Brunner's glands, which help in neutralizing gastric acid, are located in the:
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Correct answer: Sub-mucosa of the duodenum
Brunner's glands are unique to the sub-mucosal layer of the duodenum. They secrete an alkaline mucus that protects the intestinal wall from the highly acidic chyme arriving from the stomach.
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