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xroflmao

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Ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers. What is the leading cause of peptic ulcers?
 
  A) Alcohol C) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
  B) Spicy foods D) H. pylori infection

Question 2

Short-bowel syndrome occurs in patients who have undergone removal of large portions of the
 
  a. colon.
  b. stomach.
  c. large intestine.
  d. small intestine.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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H .pylori infection is implicated in an estimated 70 of gastric ulcers and 92 of duodenal ulcers.

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Patients who have undergone removal of large portions of the small intestine have short bowel syndrome. Removal of the colon results in a colostomy; removal of the stomach causes dumping syndrome; removal of the large intestine results in an ileostomy.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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