Question

Which cells of Crypts of Lieberkuhn secrete antibacterial Lysozyme?

• A. Argentaffin cells
• B. Paneth cells
• C. Zymogen cells
• D. Kupffer cells

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Paneth cells

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Paneth cells are present in crypts of the lieberkuhn gland which secretes antibacterial lysosomes.
2. They regulate the composition of intestinal flora.
3. Crypts of lieberkuhn is an intestinal gland present in between villi of the small intestine.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Argentaffins are granular cells occurring in the lining of the digestive tract.
2. They secrete serotonin which helps in the peristaltic movement of muscles in the digestive tract.

Option C:

1. Zymogens are present in gastric glands.
2. They secrete pepsinogen and gastric lipase.

Option D:

1. They are phagocytic cells present in the sinusoids of the liver.

Final answer: Paneth cells of Crypts of Lieberkuhn secrete antibacterial Lysozyme.