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Which cells in the stomach release pepsinogen?
Which cells in the stomach release pepsinogen?
- Chief cells (correct)
- Resting cells
- Parietal cells
- Tubulovesicle cells
What enzyme pre-digests proteins into smaller peptides?
What enzyme pre-digests proteins into smaller peptides?
- Pepsinogen
- Pepsin (correct)
- KCl
- HCl
Where does HCl secrete into?
Where does HCl secrete into?
- Parietal cells
- Resting cells
- Lumen (correct)
- Tubulovesicle membranes
Which cells are stimulated when food enters the stomach?
Which cells are stimulated when food enters the stomach?
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What is the optimal pH for pepsin to function?
What is the optimal pH for pepsin to function?
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