When the Wall of the Stomach Fails to Protect Itself

question 43

Multiple Choice

When the wall of the stomach fails to protect itself from erosion by gastric juice,the result is ______.

• A) heartburn
• B) a duodenal ulcer
• C) GERD
• D) a gastric ulcer

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