A new drug has been formulated which is intended to inhibit ulcer formation by absorbing excess stomach acid. However, some researchers predict that the resulting reduced levels…

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A new drug has been formulated which is intended to inhibit ulcer formation by absorbing excess stomach acid. However, some researchers predict that the resulting reduced levels of stomach acid will interfere with the stomach's ability to break down food, and the body will compensate by producing more stomach acid.

Which of the following, if true, would most strongly support the author’s argument?(A) The new drug will reduce stomach acid below levels necessary to break food down.(B) Some drugs have been effective in treating ulcers by controlling stomach acid levels.(C) Increased stomach acid production can be attributed to a number of factors.(D) A reduction in stomach acid levels is not the most effective way to treat ulcers.(E) The long-term effects of agents that absorb stomach acid have not been fully established.