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If for some reason our goblet cells are non-functional, this will adversely affect
Options:
A .  Production of somatostatin 
B .  Secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
C .  Maturation of sperms 
D .  Smooth movement of food downwards the intestine
Answer: Option D
:
D
Goblet cells are present in the columnar epithelium of the mammalian intestine and secrete mucin, a mucoprotein that forms mucus when in solution. If Goblet cells become non functional, this will adversely affect smooth movement of food downwards the intestine due to absence of mucin.

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