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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