pH Regulation of the Stomach
pH Regulation of the Stomach: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Antacids, Omeprazole and Esomeprazole, Regulation of Acid Secretion, Nature of Gastric Juice and, Carbonate and Hydrogencarbonate Buffer
Important Questions on pH Regulation of the Stomach
Which medicine is used for the treatment of indigestion :

At high the hydrogen carbonate ions forms a buffer system in which it plays the role of a conjugate acid.

What is the role of omeprazole and esomeprazole in regulating the secretion of gastric juice?

Write the molecular formula of omeprazole and esomeprazole.

Explain the role of histamine in the control of acidity of gastric juice at cellular level.

The process of digestion involves, secretion of sulphuric acid by the stomach lining.

What is the range of concentration of acid produced in the stomach?

Among the following, an example of antacid is

Which of the following is not correctly match?


Cimetidine is an _____ used for treating and preventing heartburn from acid indigestion or sour stomach.

The chemicals which are used to reduce the acidity of stomach are known as _____


An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach.

Which of the following compounds is not an antacid?

Omeprazole and lansoprazole are most effective antacid drugs.

Amongst the following antihistamines, which are antacids?

Which of the following compounds are administered as antacids?

Define Antacids with two examples.

Why are cimetidine and ranitidine better antacids than sodium bicarbonate or magnesium or aluminium hydroxides?
