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Pancreas produce_____________?
Correct answer: B. Chymotrypsinogen
- A. Pepsinogen
- B. Chymotrypsinogen
- C. Hydrochloric acid
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Pancreatic acinar cells release chymotrypsinogen, an inactive protease precursor that is activated in the intestine. Pepsinogen is produced by gastric chief cells, while hydrochloric acid is secreted by gastric parietal cells.
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