Which part of the large intestine is a blind sac and hosts some symbiotic micro-organisms?
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Correct answer: Duodenal sub-mucosa
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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