Digestion and Absorption Question 7

7. Which of the following statements is not correct?

[2015 RS]

(a) Goblet cells are present in the mucosa of intestine and secrete mucus

(b) Oxyntic cells are present in the mucosa of stomach and secrete $HCl$.

(c) Acini are present in the pancreas and secrete carboxypeptidase

(d) Brunner’s glands are present in the submucosa of stomach and secrete pepsinogen

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Answer : d

Hints & Solution

(d) Duodenum contains Brunner’s glands which secrete mucus and digestive juices.