Which cell type is primarily located in the base of the gastric glands of the fundus and body?
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Correct answer: Chief cells
Chief cells, or zymogenic cells, are predominantly found in the lower third or base of the gastric glands. They are highly basophilic due to their extensive rough endoplasmic reticulum used for protein synthesis.
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