Question

The mucous in the nose is secreted in response to odouriferous substance by

• A. Lacrymal gland
• B. Salivary gland
• C. Bowman's glands
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bowman's glands

Bowman's glands are tubulo-alveolar serous secreting glands lying in the lamina propria of the mucosa. These glands deliver a proteinaceous secretion via ducts onto the surface of the mucosa. The role of the secretions are to trap and dissolve odouriferous substances for the bipolar neurons. Constant flow from the Bowman's glands allows old odours to be constantly washed away.

So, the correct answer is 'Bowman's glands'