Helicobacter Pylori Is a Bacterial Organism That Causes Ulcers and Digestive

question 5

Multiple Choice

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterial organism that causes ulcers and digestive disturbances.How might they survive the acid pH of the stomach?

• A)They secrete a buffer to neutralize acid.
• B)They burrow under the mucus layer that covers the stomach epithelium.
• C)They hook up to the blood supply of the stomach.
• D)They release chemicals that decrease acid production in the stomach.

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