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

Kupffer cells

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Argentaffin cells

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Paneth cells

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Zymogen cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Paneth cells
Paneth cells are mainly present at the bottom of the crypts of Lieberkuhn. It is involved in the mucosal defense. It secretes antibacterial lysozymes.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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