PH

question 31

Multiple Choice

pH

• A)increases with acidity.
• B)is measured on a scale of 0 to 10.
• C)is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration.
• D)reflects sodium content of body fluids.
• E)is not related to amounts of carbon dioxide in the body.

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Definitions:

Bran Pancakes

Pancakes made with bran, the outer layer of whole grains, known to be high in dietary fiber and beneficial for digestive health.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

A condition where open sores develop on the inside lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus due to damage caused by stomach acid and pepsin.

Endoscopy

A procedure that allows a doctor to view the inside of a person's body through a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it.

H. Pylori

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and is a major cause of ulcers.