What Substrate Does the Pancreas Produce That Prevents the Premature

question 8

Multiple Choice

What substrate does the pancreas produce that prevents the premature activation of proteolytic enzymes in the pancreas itself?

• A) Bicarbonate
• B) Carboxypeptidase
• C) Secretin
• D) Trypsin inhibitor

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Definitions:

Genetic Risk Factors

Heritable traits from parents to offspring that increase the likelihood of developing certain diseases or disorders.

Sociocultural Factors

Aspects of society and culture that impact an individual's behavior, thoughts, and emotions, including norms, beliefs, and social expectations.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from other glands.

Releasing Hormones

Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.