Which characteristic describes pancreatic digestive enzyme function?
a. The major hormone controlling the release of pancreatic enzymes is gastrin
b. The release of pancreatic enzymes is controlled primarily by a pancreatic sphincter
c. The pancreas can increase the activity of fat-degrading enzymes in response to more fat in the diet
d. In general, the amounts of digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas remain constant over a wide range of nutrient intakes
e. Pancreatic enzymes can digest protein and fat but not carbohydrate
ANS: C
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