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Enteropeptidase activates pepsinogen to pepsin.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Enteropeptidase**: - Enteropeptidase, also known as enterokinase, is an enzyme produced by the cells of the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. 2. **Role of Enteropeptidase**: - The primary function of enteropeptidase is to activate other enzymes. In this case, it specifically activates pepsinogen. ...
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