Which of the Following Statements Regarding Helicobacter Pylori and Ulcers

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Helicobacter pylori and ulcers is false?

• A) Helicobacter pylori is believed to be the cause of all ulcers.
• B) Spicy foods may irritate the ulcerous tissue.
• C) As the mucous layer breaks down, the acid and the bacteria cause an ulcer.
• D) Treatment includes antibiotics and acid-reducing medications.
• E) Helicobacter pylori weakens the mucous lining of the stomach and duodenum.

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