Which enzyme activation occurs in the small intestine to prevent autodigestion of the pancreas?
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Correct answer: Trypsinogen activation by enterokinase
Trypsinogen is activated to trypsin by enterokinase in the small intestine. This prevents premature activation within the pancreas.
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