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Brunner's glands are
BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionNEET
Options:
  • A present in the ileum and is a secondary lymphatic tissue storing lymphocytes.
  • B present in the duodenum and is a secondary lymphatic tissue storing lymphocytes.
  • C present in the ileum and secrete an alkaline mucous fluid.
  • D present in the duodenum and secrete an alkaline mucous fluid.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: present in the duodenum and secrete an alkaline mucous fluid.
Brunner's glands are found in the submucosa of the duodenum and secrete an alkaline fluid, having mucin in it. These glands play an important function in protecting the duodenal epithelium from the acidic chyme of the stomach and its gastric juices, by coating it.

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