Brunner's glands are mucus-type glands characteristically found in the:
a. Duodenum
b. Esophagus
c. Ileum
d. Jejunum
e. Stomach
ANS: A
This type of glands is found in the submucosa of the duodenum and produces an alkaline mucus that helps neutralize the acid-rich liquid delivered from the stomach into the duodenum.
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