Which of the following small intestine cells secretes lysozyme?
A)Goblet cells
B)Absorptive cells
C)Mucosa cells
D)Paneth cells
E)S cells

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Paneth cells are located in the base of the intestinal crypts of Lieberkühn in the small intestine, and they secrete a variety of antimicrobial peptides including lysozyme. Goblet cells secrete mucus, absorptive cells absorb nutrients, mucosa cells secrete mucus and hormones, and S cells secrete secretin.

Which of the Following Small Intestine Cells Secretes Lysozyme