In the small intestine, stem cells for the constant renewal of the epithelium are located in the:
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Correct answer: Basal portion of the crypts of Lieberkühn
Stem cells are located near the base of the crypts. As they divide, new cells migrate upward, differentiating into enterocytes, goblet cells, or enteroendocrine cells before being shed at the villus tips.
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