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Trypsinogen, a proenzyme produced by the pancreas, is converted into its active form, trypsin, by the action of enterokinase secreted in the duodenum. Is this statement accurate?

1. Yes, it is accurate.
2. No, it is not accurate.
3. It is only partially accurate.
4. None of these options apply.

Correct answer: Yes, it is accurate.

Solution

The statement is correct as trypsinogen, an inactive zymogen secreted by the pancreas, is activated into trypsin by enterokinase, an enzyme secreted by the duodenum.

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