Question

The pH of gastric juices released during digestion is:

• A. less than seven
• B. more than seven
• C. equal to seven
• D. equal to zero

Answer 1

The correct option is A

less than seven

Gastric juices that are released in the stomach are acidic in nature. Thus, their pH is less than seven. When they are released in excess quantity, it causes acidity. We take mild bases like antacids to neutralise its effect and releive from acidity.