What Is the Primary Cause of Peptic Ulcers

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?

• A) stress
• B) Helicobacter pylori bacteria
• C) prolonged use of aspirin
• D) eating too many spicy foods

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Definitions:

Inspiratory Reserve

The additional amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation, increasing lung volume.

Expiratory Reserve

The additional amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after the completion of a normal expiration.

Anaerobic Threshold

The point during exercise at which muscles start to produce lactic acid, leading to fatigue, due to the absence of oxygen.

Aerobic Threshold

The level of exercise intensity at which the body transitions from burning a higher percentage of fat to a higher percentage of carbohydrate.