How does too little acid cause gastric distress?

A. More than enough acid is present to digest proteins, resulting in inadequate digestion of proteins.
B. The pH of the stomach becomes so high that proteins are not digested properly.
C. The pH of the stomach becomes so low that proteins are not digested properly.
D. Neutrality is achieved so proteins are not digested properly.

Question

How does too little acid cause gastric distress?

 		A.	More than enough acid is present to digest proteins, resulting in inadequate digestion of proteins.
 		B.	The pH of the stomach becomes so high that proteins are not digested properly.
 		C.	The pH of the stomach becomes so low that proteins are not digested properly.
 		D.	Neutrality is achieved so proteins are not digested properly.

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

Option a is the correct answer

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

This is also the reason of why we use baking soda while suffering with gastric distress because it helps in neutralisation of extra acid

jiteshmeghwal9 · Answer

U may also ask me why did not i choose option c. The reason for that being the effective digestion of proteins by acids.