Question

Mucus in the intestine is secreted by the

• A. oxyntic cells
• B. parietal cells
• C. goblet cells
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C goblet cells

Mucus in the small intestine is secreted by the goblet cells present in the intestinal mucosal epithelium. This mucus along with bicarbonates from the pancreas protects the intestinal mucosa from acid as well as provide an alkaline medium for enzymatic activities.

Oxyntic cells, also known as parietal cells, are a type of cell of the gastric glands of the stomach. These cells secrete HCl and intrinsic factor, a factor essential for absorption of vitamin B12.