In the stomach, the undifferentiated epithelial stem cells lie near the junction between the gastric pits and gastric glands. In the intestine, the corresponding stem cells occur
A) on the tips of the villi.
B) where the intestinal crypts meet the villi.
C) in the duodenal (Brunner's) glands.
D) deep within the intestinal glands (crypts of Lieberkühn).

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In the intestine, the corresponding stem cells occur deep within the intestinal glands, also known as the crypts of Lieberkühn. These stem cells are responsible for the continuous renewal of the intestinal epithelium.

In the Stomach, the Undifferentiated Epithelial Stem Cells Lie near the Junction