What Happens When Pepsin Enters the Small Intestine

question 97

Multiple Choice

What happens when pepsin enters the small intestine? 

• A) It activates HCl. 
• B) It is digested due to the high pH. 
• C) It cleaves proteins into smaller peptides and some free amino acids. 
• D) It inhibits pepsinogen synthesis. 
• E) It denatures protein structures.

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Definitions:

Bolus

A mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed.

Mashed Food

Food that has been crushed or ground into a soft, uniform mixture, often to aid in consumption particularly among individuals with chewing difficulties.

Saliva

A digestive secretion of the salivary glands that empties into the stomach.

Cirrhosis

An interstitial inflammation with hardening of the tissues of an organ, especially the liver.