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Zymogens , zymogen Any inactive enzyme precursor that, following secretion, is chemically altered to the active form of the enzyme. For example, the protein-dig… Pancreatic Juice , pancreatic juice The alkaline digestive juice produced by the pancreas and secreted into the duodenum. It contains the inactive precursors of a numbe… Secrecy , Secrecy
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Secrecy, according to sociologist Edward Shils, (1911–1995) is a form of concealment reinforced by sanctions against disclosure… Prolactin , prolactin (lactogenic hormone; luteotrophic hormone; luteotrophin) A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. In mammals it stimulates the m… Secretion , Skip to main content
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secretion •ashen, fashion, passion, ration •abstraction, action, attraction, benefaction, compaction, contraction, cou… Secretin , secretin A hormone produced by the anterior part of the small intestine (the duodenum and jejunum) in response to the presence of hydrochloric acid f…
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precursors, enzyme