Submucosal Glands That Secrete Mucus are Characteristic of The

Question

Submucosal glands that secrete mucus are characteristic of the
A) duodenum.
B) jejunum.
C) ileum.
D) pancreas.
E) liver.

Accepted Answer

Submucosal glands that secrete mucus are characteristic of the duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and contains many submucosal glands that produce alkaline mucus to neutralize the acidic chyme from the stomach.