Question

Paneth cells are found in

• A. Payers patches
• B. Gastric glands
• C. Islets of Langerhans
• D. Crypts of Lieberkuhn

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Crypts of Lieberkuhn

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. These tubular glands lie between finger-like projections (villi).
2. The cells of the crypts of Lieberkuhn are called paneth cells.
3. Paneth cells secrete antibacterial lysozyme.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Peyer's patches are located in the mucous membrane of the intestine.
2. They respond to pathogenic microbes in the ileum.

Option B

1. Gastric glands are located in the lining of the stomach.
2. It plays a role in the process of digestion.

Option C

1. Islets of Langerhans are located within the pancreas.
2. They produce and release hormones for regulating glucose levels.

Final answer: Paneth cells are found in crypts of Lieberkuhn.