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Long-term use of antacids may reduce their effectiveness due to:

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a

The stomach can eventually compensate for extended use of antacids

b

The nervous system becomes adaptive to this change

c

The stomach stops releasing excessive acid

d

It causes pain in the stomach

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Long-term use of antacids reduces their effectiveness of antacids because acid rebound occurs when antacids are used frequently. Due to acid rebound, the stomach can eventually compensate for the extended use of antacids. 

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Long-term use of antacids may reduce their effectiveness due to: