Question

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.

Answer 1

The antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus. Thus, the correct option is B.

What is antacid?

In order to treat indigestion and heartburn, antacids work to balance out (neutralize) the acid in stomach.

Anti-acid medications help to balance the stomach's acid. Magnesium carbonate, magnesium trisilicate, and aluminum hydroxide are examples of antacids. These come in pill and liquid form.

A medication called simethicone is added to some antacids to assist minimize flatulence.

To further assist in defending the lining of the gullet (esophagus) against stomach acid, a further class of medications known as alginates is administered. Alginates include alginic acid and sodium alginate.

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