The pancreas secretes zymogens partly to prevent the enzymes from digesting proteins in the cells in which they are synthesised. Enzymes like pepsin are created in the form of pepsinogen, an inactive zymogen. ... Fungi also secrete digestive enzymes into the environment as zymogens.

What is the function of zymogen cells?

function in digestive system

At the base of the gland are the zymogenic (chief) cells, which are thought to produce the enzymes pepsin and rennin. (Pepsin digests proteins, and rennin curdles milk.)

What is the role of zymogens in blood clotting?

Blood clots are formed by a cascade of zymogen activations: the activated form of one clotting factor catalyzes the activation of the next (Figure 10.37). Thus, very small amounts of the initial factors suffice to trigger the cascade, ensuring a rapid response to trauma.