Should antacids be taken to decrease the strong acidity of the ...

[chandani]

Should antacids be taken to decrease the strong acidity of the stomach? Explain your answer.

Question 2

Age-adjusted mortality rates for Korean Americans are much higher than for the general population.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[mariahkathleeen]

Answer to Question 1

No, because the stomach's strong acidity naturally prevents bacterial growth and kills most bacteria that enter the body along with food. You might expect that the stomach's acid would attack the stomach itself, but the cells of the stomach wall secrete mucus, a thick, slimy, white polysaccharide that coats and protects the stomach's lining. However, some people may need to take antacids if they have excess stomach acid, which can cause problems such as heartburn and indigestion.

Answer to Question 2

False