wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
2
You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

what is brunner's glans? where is it located??

Open in App
Solution

Brunner s gland are present in the sub-mucosa of duodenum ( a part of small intestine) .They are the characteristic feature of duodenum.Their functions includes

  • To produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate) in order to protect the duodenum from the acidicc content of chyme coming from the stomach
  • To provide an alkaline condition for the activation of intestinal enzymes
  • To lubricate the intestinal walls

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Forebrain
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon