Cardial glands are primarily composed of which cell type?
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Correct answer: Mucous cells
The glands in the cardia (near the esophageal junction) are primarily mucous-secreting. Their function is to provide a protective alkaline mucus to safeguard the esophageal-gastric junction.
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