Which tubulo-alveolar glands located exclusively in the submucosal layer of the duodenum produce an alkaline mucus with minimal enzyme content and release their secretion into the crypts of Lieberkühn?

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Correct. The glands described are Brunner’s glands, which are unique to the duodenal submucosa. They secrete alkaline mucus with little enzyme content into the crypts of Lieberkühn to protect the mucosa and help neutralize gastric acid.

Which tubulo-alveolar glands located exclusively in the submucosal layer of the duodenum produce an alkaline mucus with minimal enzyme content and release their secretion into the crypts of Lieberkühn?

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