Question

Crypts of Lieberkuhn are present in
(a) intestine (b) stomach
(c) oesophagus (d) all of these

Answer 1

Crypts of Lieberkuhn is present in (a) intestine.

• Crypts of Lieberkuhn is also known as Intestinal glands.
• Crypts of Lieberkuhn has two types of cells at their base which are :

1. Paneth cells - They are found in duodenum region of small intestine.
2. Argentaffin cells - They are very common in duodenum region of the intestine and are known as Enteroendocrine cells.