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      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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