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ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionAlimentary CanalEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Which of the following is not associated with the innermost mucosa layer of the small intestine?

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Innermost mucosa layer of a small intestine has mucosal epithelium. This is modified to form the Intestinal gland or Crypts of Lieberkuhn to secrete digestive enzymes and villi/microvilli to increase surface area for maximum absorption of food. It also contains Goblet cells to secrete mucus. Brunner's gland is present in the submucosal layer.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Digestion and AbsorptionSubtopic:Alimentary Canal
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