Digestion and Absorption Question 3

3. Which cells of “Crypts of Lieberkuhn” secrete antibacterial lysozyme?

[2017]

(a) Paneth cells

(b) Zymogen cells

(c) Kupffer cells

(d) Argentaffin cells

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Answer : a

Hints & Solution

(a) - Kupffer-cells are phagocytic cells present in liver.

  • Zymogen cells are enzyme producing cells which are secreted by pancreas.
  • Paneth cell secrete lysozyme which acts as anti-bacterial agent, into the lumen of intestine. - Argentaffin cells are hormone producing cells.