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Biology Question on Digestion and absorption

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

A

Paneth cells

B

Zymogen cells

C

Kupffer cells

D

Argentaffin cells

Answer

Paneth cells

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(A): Paneth cells
- Kupffer-cells are phagocytic cells of liver.
- Zymogen cells are enzyme producing cells.
- Paneth cell secretes lysozyme which acts as anti-bacterial agent.
- Argentaffin cells are hormone producing cells.