Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Which of the following statements is not correct?
A
Oxyntic cells are present in the mucosa of stomach and secrete HC1.
B
Acini are present in the pancreas and secrete carboxypeptidase.
C
Brunner's glands are present in the submucosa of stomach and secrete pepsinogen.
D
Goblet cells are present in the mucosa of intestine and secrete mucus.
Answer
Brunner's glands are present in the submucosa of stomach and secrete pepsinogen.
Explanation
Solution
The Brunner's glands are branched tubular glands which occur only in the duodenum. They secrete alkaline watery fluid, a little enzyme and mucus. They open into the crypts of Lieberkuhn.