Physiology The mechanism that protects normal pancreas from autodigestion is : A Secretion of biocarbonate. B Protease inhibitors present in plasma. C Proteolytic enzymes secreted in inactive form. D The resistance of pancreatic cells. 💡 Explanation The mechanism that protects normal pancreas from autodigestion is : ✓ Correct Answer: C. Proteolytic enzymes secreted in inactive form.