A drug that blocks the action of carbonic anhydrase in parietal cells would result in
A)a lower pH in the stomach during gastric digestion.
B)a higher pH in the stomach during gastric digestion.
C)decreased production of pepsinogen by chief cells.
D)increased protein digestion in the stomach.
E)decreased gastrin production.

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Carbonic anhydrase is responsible for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, which then dissociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions. Blocking the action of carbonic anhydrase would reduce the production of hydrogen ions in the parietal cells, leading to a higher pH in the stomach during gastric digestion.

A Drug That Blocks the Action of Carbonic Anhydrase in Parietal