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.

The antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus OR B

Answer : The correct option is, The antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus.  

Explanation :

Antacid : It is a substance that neutralizes the acidity of the stomach and it is used to reduce the heartburn and indigestion. It is a base.

As we know that hydrochloric acid is present in our stomach. When the amount of hydrochloric acid increases in our stomach then we need a base for the neutralization of acid. So, antacid is used for the neutralization of stomach acid.

Hence, the antacid is basic and will neutralize the acid entering the esophagus.

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