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lets find out how much you learned about this topic! this will help us personalize your learning experience, and dont worry, it wont affect your grades. question 3 of 11 in the lining of the intestine and respiratory tract, specialized epithelial cells that are primarily responsible for secreting mucus are known as: lymphocytes. goblet cells. enterocytes (absorptive cells).
Lymphocytes are part of the immune - system and not mainly for mucus secretion. Enterocytes are mainly for absorption in the intestine. Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells in the lining of the intestine and respiratory tract that secrete mucus to protect and lubricate these surfaces.
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B. Goblet cells