To prevent 'autodigestion' of the pancreas, proteolytic enzymes are stored in zymogen granules along with which protective substance?
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Correct answer: Trypsin inhibitor
The pancreas secretes Pancreatic Secretory Trypsin Inhibitor (PSTI) to neutralize any small amounts of trypsin that might be prematurely activated within the pancreatic ducts, protecting the organ from inflammation.
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