Q142 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Zoology

Which of the following statements is not correct?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Brunner's glands are present in the submucosa of the stomach and secrete pepsinogen
  • B
    Goblet cells are present in the mucosa of the intestine and secrete mucus
  • C
    Oxyntic cells are present in the mucosa of the stomach and secrete HCl
  • D
    Acini are present in the pancreas and secrete carboxypeptidase

Solution

Brunner's glands (or duodenal glands) are compound tubular submucosal glands found in that portion of the duodenum which is above the hepatopancreatic sphincter (Sphincter of Oddi). The main function of these glands is to produce a mucus-rich alkaline secretion (containing bicarbonate), which is the non-enzymatic part of intestinal juice.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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