Question

If for some reasons our goblet cells are non-functional. This will adversely affect

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Smooth movement of food down the intestine

The intestinal mucosal epithelium has goblet cells which secrete mucus. Thus, if for some reason goblet cells become non-functional, it will adversely affect smooth movement of food down the intestine.

So, the correct answer is 'Smooth movement of food down the intestine'