MEDICAL
STOMACH
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Question
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Antacids include substances that contain ____, which act to counteract (neutralize) excess acid in the stomach
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weak acids
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water
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bases
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sugar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antacids are a combination of various compounds with various salts of calcium, magnesium, and aluminum as active ingredients. The antacids act by neutralizing the acid in the stomach and by inhibiting pepsin, which is a proteolytic enzyme.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antacids are medicines that counteract (neutralise) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion and heartburn. They come as a liquid or chewable tablets and can be bought from pharmacies and shops without a prescription.
Detailed explanation-3: -Antacids are effective at calming stomach discomfort because they create a neutral pH when they react with acids. Stomach acid has a pH value of 1 and an antacid tablet has a pH of 10.
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