Question

Brunner’s glands are found in

• A. Submucosa of stomach
• B. Wall of rectum
• C. Submucosa of duodenum
• D. Mucosa of ileum

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Submucosa of duodenum

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The small intestine has three sub-regions: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
2. The upper duodenum region is located just next to the stomach.
3. The duodenum contains characteristic duodenal glands called Brunner’s gland.
4. The Brunner's glands are present in the submucosa of the duodenum.
5. It is responsible for the secretion of alkaline mucus containing bicarbonates.
6. The alkaline mucus provides an alkaline condition for the intestinal enzymes to be active.

Final Answer: Brunner’s glands are found in submucosa of duodenum.