Which of the Following Statements Regarding Protein Digestion and Absorption

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding protein digestion and absorption is TRUE?

• A) Cells in the stomach secrete enterokinase, which breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
• B) Pepsin and trypsin are proteolytic enzymes that are most active in an acid pH.
• C) More acid is secreted during the digestion of a high-protein meal than during the digestion of a meal containing little protein.
• D) The presence of peptides in the stomach inhibits secretion of gastrin.
• E) Proteins are too large to pass through the pyloric sphincter into the small intestine.

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