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.

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