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Paneth cells are one of the four principal cells that represent the epithelium of the small intestines. Paneth cells are attached to stem cells and may play an important role in protecting them.

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What cell in the digestive system produces lysozyme?

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An intestinal crypt is a home to Paneth cells that secrete AMPs and control segregation.


The most striking aspect of intestinal histology is the?

villi, which are finger-like projections that increase surface area for absorption; crypts of Lieberkühn, which are invaginations where new epithelial cells are produced; and the presence of various cell types, including enterocytes, goblet cells, Paneth cells, and enteroendocrine cells.


What cells secrete lysozyme?

Paneth cells in the small intestine secrete lysozyme, an enzyme that helps protect the gut against bacterial infections by degrading bacterial cell walls. Lysozyme works by breaking down peptidoglycan, a major component of bacterial cell walls.


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Enterocytes (absorptive cells) consist of many tightly packed microvilli over a plasma membrane that contains transport mechanisms for absorption and produces enzymes for the final step in digestion. Goblet cells are found on and between the villi on the crypt mucosa. These cells are responsible for the production and maintenance of the protective mucus blanket by synthesizing and secreting glycoproteins known as mucins. Enteroendocrine cells, often found in the lower part of the crypts, produce the hormones secretin and cholecystokinin. Paneth cells provide host defense against microbes in the small intestine. They secrete a number of antimicrobial molecules into the lumen of the crypt, thereby contributing to maintenance of the gastrointestinal barrier.


What are the Crypts of lieberkuhn?

They are intestinal cells found in the Small Intestine (SI). They are in the inter-villi space (between villi) and project down into the lamina propria of the SI. They contain Paneth cells, which secrete lysozymes.


Texture of Inner lining of small intestine?

The inner lining of the small intestine is characterized by its numerous finger-like projections called villi and microvilli that increase the surface area available for nutrient absorption. Additionally, the lining contains specialized cells such as enterocytes, goblet cells, and Paneth cells that help with digestion and absorption of nutrients. The small intestine lining also has a rich blood and lymphatic supply to transport absorbed nutrients to the rest of the body.