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Succus entericus is secreted by which one the following simple tubular glands?

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Glands of moll
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Crypts of Lieberkuhn
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Gastric gland
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Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is B Crypts of Lieberkuhn
Crypts of Lieberkuhn are simple tubular glands which occur throughout the small intestine between the villi. Succus entericus is secreted by crypts of Lieberkuhn. Succus entericus is also known as intestinal juice. It has pH 7.8. Every day 2,000-3,000 ml of succus entericus is secreted. It contains many enzymes like maltase, isomaltase, sucrose, lactase, enterokinase, etc.

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