A man has been taking excessive amounts of antacids for heartburn. These tablets are very alkaline. Which defense mechanism might be altered by his actions?

A man has been taking excessive amounts of antacids for heartburn. These tablets are very alkaline. Which defense mechanism might be altered by his actions?



a. mucociliary escalator
b. lysozyme
c. pH of stomach
d. flushing action of urine
e. skin pH


Answer: c. pH of stomach


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