Histamine blocker medications, such as ranitidine (Zantac), improve symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D) by
A) neutralizing stomach acid.
B) creating a coating that acts as a protective barrier.
C) increasing motility in the esophagus and stomach.
D) decreasing acid production in the stomach.
D
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