| The enteroendocrine cells appear redish and secrete gastrin. |
| The parietal cells appear clear except for the nucleus; they secrete HCl. |
| The chief cells are full of darkly stained granules and secrete pepsinogen. |
| The submucosal plexus of Meissner is located below the muscular mucosa. |
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