Which is Not True of Pancreatic Enzymes

Question

Which is not true of pancreatic enzymes?
A) Their primary site of action is the pancreas.
B) The majority are proteases.
C) Most are secreted as proenzymes.
D) They digest carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
E) They are produced by exocrine tissue.

Accepted Answer

While the pancreas is where pancreatic enzymes are produced, their primary site of action is not limited to the pancreas. Once secreted into the small intestine, they help digest food and absorb nutrients.