Question

tascha is on a medication that increases the pH of the stomach and makes it alkaline. what is the effect of this medication?

A. the medication hampers bile production.
B. pepsin is unable to break down proteins.
C. stomach cells secrete more mucus to combat it.
D. lipase is unable to break down fats.
E. the medication hampers mechanical digestion.

Answer 1

B is the right option

Hope it helps u^_^

Answer 2

Hey mate:)

The effect of this medication hinders bile production as well as mechanical digestion. Proteins are unable to break down due to pepsin with the addition of lipase being unable to break down fats. This encourages stomach cells to create more mucus in order to compensate.

Hope it helps you!