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  • The mucus is secreted by
Multiple choice

The mucus is secreted by

  1. absorptive cells

  2. goblet cells

  3. paneth cells

  4. enteroendocrine cells

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Goblet cells, located throughout the epithelial layer, secrete mucus that helps protect the epithelial layer from digestion.

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