Question

what are paneth cells?

Answer 1

In the small intestine, Paneth cells residing at the bottom of the intestinal crypts are the key effectors of innate mucosal defense. Paneth cells produce large amounts of α-defensins and other antimicrobial peptides, such as lysozymes and secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2).

Answer 2

in the small ingestine,paneth cells residing at the bottomof these intestinal crypts are the key effectors of innate muscosal defense.paneth cells produce large amount of a-defensins and other antimicrobial peptides, such as lysozymes and ssecretory phospholipase.