Acidity is caused when the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach ________ .

decreases

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increases

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remains same

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first increases then decreases

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Solution

The correct option is B
increases

The increased amount of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is the main cause of acidity in the stomach. It may damage the walls of the stomach if not controlled. To counter the increase in the amount of acid milk of magnesia should be taken as it is a base.

Contrastingly, a decrease in stomach acid (HCl) causes indigestion as HCl is vital for the protein digestion in stomach.

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