THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

STOMACH

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is an enzyme in gastric juices that break down proteins?

A	Pepsin
B	Peristalsis
C	Bile
D	Fats

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ is an endopeptidase that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides. It is produced in the gastric chief cells of the stomach lining and is one of the main digestive enzymes in the digestive systems of humans and many other animals, where it helps digest the proteins in food.

Detailed explanation-3: -These are all digestive enzymes that take place in the stomach for the digestion process. Additional information:Trypsin is protease of the digestive system that is produced in the pancreas. It is an inactive precursor that is secreted in the small intestine.

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