Helicobacter Pylori Is a Bacterial Organism That Causes Ulcers and Digestive

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

• A) They secrete buffers to neutralize acid.
• B) They live under the mucus layer that covers the stomach epithelium.
• C) They take over the parietal cells.
• D) They release chemicals that decrease acid production in the stomach.

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