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

(a) Argentaffin cells 

(b) Paneth cells

(c) Zymogen cells 

(d) Kupffer cells

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Correct Option (b) Paneth cells

Explanation:

The mucosa present in between the bases of villi of small intestine (Crypts of Lieberkuhn) contain paneth, which secrete antibacterial lysozyme.

A section of small intestinal mucosa showing villi and the Crypts of Lieberkuhn Concept Enhancer Kupffer cells are phagocytic cells of liver.

Zymogen cells produce enzyme.

Argentaffin cells produce hormones

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