Paneth cells, which secrete antimicrobial substances like lysozyme, are located where?
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Correct answer: In the base of the crypts of Lieberkühn
Paneth cells are found at the base of intestinal crypts in the small intestine. They play a key role in innate immunity by regulating the bacterial flora of the gut.
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