Acid in the human stomach When people refer to acid they usually see it as a corrosive liquid that can dissolve metals or change the color of a substance. So they think of acid as a dangerous matter for the body and believe it can easily dissolve your skin. What I have previously listed are indeed properties of certain acids‚ such as Hydrofluoric Acid which can cause irreversible tissue damage if it comes in contact with skin‚ but not all acids are this strong. As a matter of fact what a lot of
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Different antacids 8. Side effects 9. Nursing implifications 10. Inference Abstract of the work under taken Antacids are medicines that neutralize stomach acid. They are used to relieve acid indigestion‚ upset stomach‚ sour stomach‚ and heartburn. Antacids are taken by mouth and work by neutralizing excess stomach acid. They contain ingredients such as aluminum hydroxide‚ calcium carbonate‚ magnesium hydroxide‚ and sodium bicarbonate‚ alone or in various combinations. Antacid products
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Chemistry Research Paper What is an anti acid? According to Cindy Quarters (2010)‚ “Antacids are medicines that are taken orally to help relieve sour stomach‚ heartburn‚ or acid indigestion”. This medicine is available without prescription but it is needed to take the correct dose. The different types of anti acids include calcium carbonate‚ sodium bicarbonate‚ magnesium hydroxide‚ aluminum hydroxide‚ and dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate. The cost of the anti acid will depend on how effective it is‚
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analyze data and draw a conclusion. In this experiment I will find out that in a type of water the Alka-Seltzer will dissolve faster and slower. Alka-Seltzer is one of the world’s best known antacids. Its main function is to absorb excess stomach acid. II. MATERIALS: * Tap Water - Warm Water * Cold Water - Salt Water * Acidic Water -5 cups (250 mL of water in each cup) * A whole Alka-Seltzer tablet III. HYPOTHESIS: My hypothesis is that the Alka-Seltzer tablet
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Tablets I. Introduction An acid-base titration is a method of neutralizing strong acids. Unbeknownst to many‚ acid-base titrations occur on a daily basis. Our stomachs use acid to help us digest our food – approximately .155 hydrochloric acid (HCl) with a pH of 2-3. When too much of this acid is formed in the stomach‚ heartburn and other discomfort occurs. This is when people grab for their antacids; these are bases that neutralize the excess acid in the stomach. Calcium carbonate
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OMEPRAZOLE. Omeprazole was one of the first proton pump inhibitors bought onto the market in the late 1980’s‚ they appear to be the drug of choice for most gastric related disorders (Der‚ 2003) Omeprazole is the author’s drug of choice and it will be demonstrated through a drug framework. This drug has particular interest because of the gastroenterology nursing environment the author works in. Discussion based around the drug framework will include‚ structure‚ formulation‚ indications for use
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about Gastric Juice production in the digestive system. Name the four (4) gastric cells; for each cell type give the name and function for each the chemical substance(s) it secretes. A) Mucous cells- These cells secrete mucus‚ which protects the mucosa from the action of acid and digestive enzymes. B) Parietal cells- They secrete hydrochloric acid (HC) and intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Hydrochloric acid is a
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Subject: Catering Theory 2 Serial Number:72365L Test Number: 1 Edition: 1 Y N Question 1 Develop your own menu for breakfast‚ lunch and dinner. a) Tabulate the menu into grouped foods plan b) Comment whether the menu is balanced or not c) What cooking methods would you use and why? d) Discuss the appearance of the menu under the headings texture and colour e) Would this menu have a high social status and why? Breakfast: Kiwi and banana smoothie/Espresso Coffee Lunch: Grilled chicken breast
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Online Submissions: http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358office wjd@wjgnet.com doi:10.4239/wjd.v2.i12.217 World J Diabetes 2011 December 15; 2(12): 217-220 ISSN 1948-9358 (online) © 2011 Baishideng. All rights reserved. BRIEF ARTICLE Are proton pump inhibitors a new antidiabetic drug? A cross sectional study Diana Boj-Carceller‚ Pilar Bocos-Terraz‚ Miguel Moreno-Vernis‚ Alejandro Sanz-Paris‚ Pablo Trincado-Aznar‚ Ramón Albero-Gamboa Diana Boj-Carceller‚ Alejandro Sanz-Paris‚ Pablo TrincadoAznar
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GASTRITIS Gastritis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It is characterized by gastric mucosal damage represented by inflammation processes‚ degenerative metaplasia‚ allergic processes. Gastritis comes in two forms and they are: * Acute Gastritis It involves the superficial erosion of the gastric mucosa. With acute gastritis‚ it is self- limiting. Regeneration of the mucosa occurs within 24 to 72 hours. * Chronic Gastritis With
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