Indigestion

Go through the following statements regarding the disorders of the digestive system. Choose the correct statements and select appropriate option from the codes given below. I. Indigestion is caused by the poor supply of digestive enzymes, overeating, anxiety and a lot of junk food. II. Constipation, an irregular movment of bowel is caused due to poor habits, fibreless diet, emotional stress and certain drugs. III. Indigestion can be caused by milk of magnesis. IV. Ejectino of stomah content is controlled by hypothalamus of prosencephalon.

Study the following statement and select the incorrect pair among them. i. onstipation is a condition in which due to low water content, faeces is retained in the rectum resulting in irregular bowel movement. ii. Diarrhoea is caused due to improper digestion. Indigestion occurs due to excess intake of carbohydrates iv. Vomiting controlling centre is located in medulla oblongata of brain.

(a). What do you think will be the pH in the stomach of a person suffering from indigestion: Less than 7 or more than 7? (b). What do you think will be the pH of an antacid solution: less than 7 or more than? (c). How does an antacid work? (d). Name two common antacids.