Subject :NSO Class : Class 8
The given figure shows human digestive system.Which of the labelled parts secretes enzyme pepsin?
AP
BR
CS
DQ
P shows the Stomach. Q shows the Liver. R shows the Small Intestine. S shows the Mouth.The enzyme Pepsin is the chief digestive enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Pepsin is released by the Stomach (Part P). It is secreted into gastric juice from both mucous cells and chief cells in the form of pepsinogen, and is activated by exposure to hydrochloric acid inside the stomach.Hence, the right answer is Option A.
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Class : Class 10
P shows the Stomach. Q shows the Liver. R shows the Small Intestine. S shows the Mouth.The enzyme Pepsin is the chief digestive enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins. Pepsin is released by the Stomach (Part P). It is secreted into gastric juice from both mucous cells and chief cells in the form of pepsinogen, and is activated by exposure to hydrochloric acid inside the stomach.Hence, the right answer is Option A.