Why are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used in the treatment of patients with bleeding due to erosive esophagitis?
A. They affect the absorption of food.
B. They do not alter the levels of acid.
C. They act directly on the proton pump.
D. They inhibit the proton pumps in all cells of the digestive system.
Answer: C. They act directly on the proton pump.
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