Duodenal glands which prevent corrosion by HCl of chyme are ________.
A
Oxyntic cells
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B
Peptic cells
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C
Brunners glands
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D
Crypts of Lieberkuhn
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Solution
The correct option is B Brunners glands Secretions from brunner glands, in the submucosa of the duodenum, function principally to protect the intestinal walls from gastric juices.