select the correct answer. tascha is on a medication that increases the ph of the stomach and makes it…

select the correct answer. tascha is on a medication that increases the ph of the stomach and makes it alkaline. what is the effect of this medication? a. the medication hampers bile production. b. pepsin is unable to break down proteins. c. stomach cells secrete more mucus to combat it. d. lipase is unable to break down fats. e. the medication hampers mechanical digestion.

select the correct answer. tascha is on a medication that increases the ph of the stomach and makes it alkaline. what is the effect of this medication? a. the medication hampers bile production. b. pepsin is unable to break down proteins. c. stomach cells secrete more mucus to combat it. d. lipase is unable to break down fats. e. the medication hampers mechanical digestion.

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Pepsin is an enzyme that functions optimally in the acidic environment of the stomach. When the pH of the stomach is increased (made alkaline) by the medication, pepsin's activity is inhibited and it is unable to break - down proteins effectively. Bile production is related to the liver and gall - bladder, not directly to stomach pH. Stomach cells secreting more mucus is not the main effect of changing pH. Lipase acts mainly in the small intestine and is not directly affected by stomach pH changes. Mechanical digestion is not directly related to pH changes in the stomach.

Answer:

B. Pepsin is unable to break down proteins.