Glandular Secretions That Are Released Initially as Inactive Precursors of Digestive

question 50

Multiple Choice

Glandular secretions that are released initially as inactive precursors of digestive enzymes are the

• A) protein-digesting enzymes.
• B) fat-solubilizing bile salts.
• C) acid-neutralizing bicarbonate.
• D) carbohydrate-digesting enzymes.
• E) hormones such as gastrin.

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