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Pepsin is secreted as pepsinogen in order to

A. Improve digestion
B. Prevent digestion of gastric cells
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C. Increase catalytic efficiency
D. Enhance absorption

📝 Explanation

Digestive enzymes are secreted as inactive zymogens to protect tissues from self-digestion.

📖 Additional Information

  • Improve digestion
  • Prevent digestion of gastric cells
  • Increase catalytic efficiency
  • Enhance absorption

Digestive enzymes are secreted as inactive zymogens to protect tissues from self-digestion.

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