The stomach has a(n) ________ environment.
A) basic
B) acidic
C) alkaline
D) physiochemical
B) acidic
The stomach has an acidic environment. Lipid-soluble drugs and weak acids may be absorbed directly from the stomach. Weak bases are not normally absorbed from the site. Aspirin and other drugs that have an acidic pH are easily absorbed in the stomach's acidic environment.
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