Bee venom contains acids and other compounds that cause the pain and itching from a bee sting. Calamine lotion, which is a mild base, helps relieve the symptoms. Which best explains how the calamine lotion relieves a bee sting?

A.
The calamine lotion neutralizes the acids in the bee venom.

B.
The calamine lotion decreases the pH of the bee venom.

C.
The calamine lotion hydrates the skin around the bee sting.

D.
The calamine lotion repairs the cells damaged by the bee sting.