Question

People use bases called antacids due to:

• A. get rid of stomach pain
• B. irritation
• C. both $\left(A\right)$ and $\left(B\right)$
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

both $\left(A\right)$ and $\left(B\right)$

The parietal cells (also known as oxyntic cells ) in the stomach release HCl which creates acidic condition that helps in sterilizing the ingested food and for functioning of proteolytic enzyme (pepsin).

When the secretion of this acid increases than the usual it causes acidity with symptoms like stomach pain, irritation, a feeling of fullness, heartburn, etc.

However, antacids (mild bases) can be taken to neutralize this excess of acids and get some relief.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).