Question

Name the gland that secretes pepsin.

Answer 1

Pepsin:

Pepsin is an enzyme that is responsible for the digestion or breakdown of proteins.

Gland:

1. Pepsin is secreted by the peptic cells of the oxyntic glands within the stomach.
2. It is released in an inactive form known as pepsinogen which then is converted to an active form, i.e. pepsin with the help of HCl is also released within the stomach.