Most Peptic Ulcers Are the Result of Colonization of the Stomach

question 24

Multiple Choice

Most peptic ulcers are the result of colonization of the stomach by

• A) Vibrio cholerae.
• B) Salmonella enterica.
• C) Escherichia coli O157:H7.
• D) Shigella dysenteriae.
• E) Helicobacter pylori.

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Definitions:

Lateral Malleolus

The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the fibula, involved in ankle stabilization.

Talus

A bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot, playing a key role in foot movement.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine that is formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae and connects with the pelvis.

Styloid Process

A slender, pointed piece of bone that projects from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.