Question

Gastric glands, crypts of Liberkuhn, goblet cells are formed by

• A. Mucosa
• B. Epithelial lining of Mucosa
• C. Sub-mucosa
• D. Serosa

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mucosa

• The gastric glands are located in different regions of the stomach. The glands are present in lamina propria of the mucous membrane or mucosa.
• The epithelium of the villi extends down into the lamina propria of the mucosa and form crypts of Liberkuhn.
• Goblet cells are simple columnar epithelial cells which are present in the mucosa. The main function of goblet cells is to secrete mucous.

So, the correct answer is 'Mucosa'.