Trypsinogen is activated to trypsin by:
Correct answer: C. Enterokinase
- A. HCI
- B. Mucus
- C. Enterokinase
- D. Gastrin
Explanation
Enterokinase is an enzyme produced by cells of the duodenum and is involved in digestion in humans and other animal. It converts trysinogen into its active from trypsin, resulting in the subsequent activation of panocreatic digestive enzymes.
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