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Which of the following choices correctly ranks fluids in order from the most acidic (lowest pH) to the least acidic (highest pH)?

A. Ammonia > saliva > healthy blood > stomach acid
B. Pancreatic juice > battery acid > gastric juice > urine
C. Gastric juice > urine > coffee > vinegar
D. Gastric juice > coffee > saliva > pancreatic juice

Answer :

Final answer:

The fluids are ranked from most acidic to least acidic as: gastric juice > coffee > saliva > pancreatic juice.


Explanation:

The correct rank of fluids in order from the most acidic (lowest pH) to the least acidic (highest pH) is:

  1. Gastric juice (pH of 1-3)
  2. Coffee (pH of around 5)
  3. Saliva (pH of around 6)
  4. Pancreatic juice (pH of around 8)

Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) gastric juice > coffee > saliva > pancreatic juice.


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