Which cell type is located between parietal cells in the neck of the gastric gland and produces a soluble, acidic mucus?
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Correct answer: Mucous neck cells
Mucous neck cells are found in the neck region and produce a chemically distinct, less alkaline mucus than the surface cells. This secretion helps lubricate the gland and mix with the other secretory products.
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