Question

    What is the name of the protein digesting enzyme released by the gastric glands?

    A Pepsin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lipase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Amylase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Protease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pepsin is a stomach enzyme that serves to digest proteins found in ingested food. Gastric chief cells secrete pepsin as an inactive zymogen called pepsinogen.

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