Paneth cells secrete which of the following ?
Correct answer: A. Antibacterial substance
- A. Antibacterial substance
- B. Lipase
- C. Maltase
- D. Secretin
Explanation
Paneth cells at the base of intestinal crypts release antimicrobial substances such as defensins and lysozyme, helping control intestinal bacteria. Lipase and maltase are digestive enzymes from other cells, while secretin is a duodenal hormone.
Last updated
Practise Gastrointestinal Physiology
44 free Gastrointestinal Physiology MCQs from Physiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Physiology questions like this
Physiology is on 3 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
Related questions
Copious flow of watery saliva is secreted in response to _____________?
The normal brown red color of feces results from the presence of_______________?
Gut associated lymphoid tissue ( GALT) is primarily located in______________?
The oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing take place very rapidly and last about______________?
In jaundice, there is an unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia which is most likely due to __________?