Question

If for some reason our goblet cells are non-functional, this will adversely affect

• A. Production of somatostatin
• B. Secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
• C. Maturation of sperms
• D. Smooth movement of food downwards the intestine

Answer 1

The correct option is D Smooth movement of food downwards the intestine

Goblet cells are present in the columnar epithelium of the mammalian intestine and secrete mucin, a mucoprotein that forms mucus when in solution. If Goblet cells become non functional, this will adversely affect smooth movement of food downwards the intestine due to absence of mucin.