Question

Crypts of lieberkuhn are formed from the

• A. the mucosa of the small intestine
• B. the submucosa of the small intestine
• C. the submucosa of the stomach
• D. the mucosa of the stomach

Answer 1

The correct option is A

the mucosa of the small intestine

Crypts of Lieberkuhn are tubular glands formed from the mucosa of the small intestine in between the bases of the villi. The cells of these glands secrete intestinal juice.