Brunner glands are seen in:: (A) Duodenum, (B) Esophagus, (C) Cardia of stomach, (D) Small intestine
Answer is A. Ans. A DuodenumRef: BDC, 5th ed. Vol II pg. 268* Brunner's gland is found in duodenum above sphincter of oddi.* Main function of these glands is to produce mucus rich alkaline secretion which protects duodenum from gastric acidic contents.* It also facilitates activation of intestinal enzymes which helps in absorption.