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OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

How does antacid cure heart burn?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

heartburn is caused by excess acid (HCl) secretion from parietal cells in the stomach lining. antacid tablets work to counteract by neutralizing this acid, they're often made of hydroxide salts, like \(\sf Mg(OH)_2\).

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

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