A patient with cystic fibrosis takes pancreatic enzyme replacements on a regular basis. The patient's intake of trypsin facilitates what aspect of GI function?
A) Vitamin D synthesis
B) Digestion of fats
C) Maintenance of peristalsis
D) Digestion of proteins
Ans: D
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Trypsin facilitates the digestion of proteins. It does not influence vitamin D synthesis, the digestion of fats, or peristalsis.
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