Argentaffin cells occur in

Large intestine

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Stomach

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Small intestine

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is C Small intestine
Argentaffin cells are located in the epithelial cells lining in duodenum. Duodenum is a part of the small intestine. The argentaffin cells are granular cells that secretes serotonin which is responsible for the peristaltic movement of the muscles of the digestive tract.
So the correct answer is "Small intestine".

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