Intestinal crypts are lined by a variety of cells, each with specific functions. The primary cell types found in these crypts include:
Enterocytes: Absorptive cells that line the villi and crypts. Goblet cells: Mucus-secreting cells that help lubricate the intestinal lining. Paneth cells: Located at the base of the crypts, these cells secrete antimicrobial peptides. Stem cells: Found at the bottom of the crypts, responsible for the continuous renewal of the intestinal epithelium. Enteroendocrine cells: Hormone-secreting cells that regulate various digestive processes.
