why are protein digesting enzymes in the stomach released as inactive enzymes or zymogens?

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Digestive enzymes are released in inactive forms called zymogens. This is necessary to prevent the digestive enzymes from digesting the cells that produce them. In a zymogen, part of the protein blocks the active site of the enzyme. Cleaving off this peptide activates the enzyme..

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4. The stomach is wired to the Brain via the parasympathetic nervous system. Why do you believe is it essential for the brain to communicate with the stomach even though digestion is mostly an involuntary process?

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