Which cells of 'Crypts of Lieberkuhn' secrete antibacterial lysozyme ?

Argentaffin cells

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Paneth cells

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Zymogen cells

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Kupffer cells

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Solution

The correct option is B Paneth cells
The mucosa present in between the bases of villi of the small intestine (Crypts of Lieberkuhn) consist of Paneth cells which secrete antibacterial lysozyme.

Argentaffin cells are found in the alimentary canal that are believed to produce hormones.

Zymogen cells are the cells which produce inactive proenzymes (zymogens).

Kupffer cells are phagocytic cells found in the liver.

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