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Brunner’s glands occur in:

1. submucosa of duodenum
2. submucosa of stomach
3. mucosa of oesophagus
4. mucosa of ileum

Correct answer: submucosa of duodenum

Solution

Brunner’s glands are characteristic of the duodenum and lie in its submucosa. They secrete alkaline mucus to neutralize gastric acid entering from the stomach.

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