Heartburn is a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest when stomach acid comes back up into the esophagus. Some people take an antacid to relieve heartburn.
Which best describes the antacid’s effect?
The antacid is basic and will neutralize the base entering the esophagus.
The antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus.
The antacid is acidic and will raise the pH of the esophagus.
The antacid is acidic and will lower the pH of the esophagus.
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the antacid is basic and neutralised the acid entering the esophagus
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The antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus.
Hint-
- Antacids are medicines that help to neutralize the acid of the stomach. Antacids include aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, and magnesium trisilicate. These are available as tablets and liquids.
- Some antacids are combined with a medicine called simethicone which helps to reduce flatulence.
- Another group of medicines called alginates is added to help protect the lining of the gullet (esophagus) from stomach acid. Alginates include sodium alginate and alginic acid.
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