A Man Has Been Taking Excessive Amounts of Antacids for Heartburn

question 33

Multiple Choice

A man has been taking excessive amounts of antacids for heartburn. These tablets are very alkaline. Which innate defense mechanism might be altered by his actions?

• A) mucociliary elevator
• B) lysozyme
• C) pH of stomach
• D) flushing action of urine
• E) skin pH

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Definitions:

Preprinted Promissory Note

A standardized, fill-in-the-blank form that evidences a promise to pay a specified amount of money to a named party under agreed terms.

Payable

Refers to amounts of money that a business or individual owes to another party and is required to pay, typically within a specified period.

Forge

To create a fake version of something, such as a document or signature, with the intent to deceive.

HDCs

Stands for Holders in Due Course, referring to parties holding a negotiable instrument free from certain defenses and claims.