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In man the zymogen or chief cells are mainly found in:

1. Cardiac part of stomach
2. Pyloric part of stomach
3. Duodenum
4. Fundic part of stomach

Correct answer: Fundic part of stomach

Solution

Zymogen (chief) cells secrete pepsinogen and are located mainly in the fundic glands of the stomach. The fundic part is the main region for gastric secretion, unlike the pyloric and cardiac regions.

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