Asked in UHS MDCAT 2012 2012Moderate

Trypsinogen is converted into trypsin by the activity of

Correct answer: C. Enterokinase

  • A. Goblet cells
  • B. Absorptive cells
  • C. Enterokinase
  • D. Peptidase

Explanation

Enterokinase, also known as enteropeptidase, converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin in the duodenum, where it helps in protein digestion

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