After pepsinogen is activated, it
A) autocatalytically activates more pepsinogen
B) activates the pancreatic proteolytic enzymes in the duodenal lumen after gastric emptying has occurred
C) inhibits the pyloric gland area in a negative-feedback fashion
D) autocatalytically activates more pepsinogen and activates the pancreatic proteolytic enzymes in the duodenal lumen after gastric emptying has occurred
E) none of these

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Once pepsinogen is activated, it can autocatalytically activate more pepsinogen, leading to further production of pepsin. However, it does not have any effect on pancreatic proteolytic enzymes or the pyloric gland area.

After Pepsinogen Is Activated, It