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What is the main cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) according to the text?
What is the main cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) according to the text?
- NSAIDs-related ulcers
- Hypersecretory states like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Bacterial infection with Helicobacter pylori (correct)
- High intake of spicy foods
Where in the gastrointestinal tract do peptic ulcers most commonly occur?
Where in the gastrointestinal tract do peptic ulcers most commonly occur?
- Duodenum, especially the first part called the duodenal bulb (correct)
- Upper end of the esophagus
- Jejunum
- Opposite to Meckel's diverticulum
What is the second most common cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) according to the text?
What is the second most common cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) according to the text?
- Bacterial infection with Helicobacter pylori
- NSAIDs-related ulcers (correct)
- Chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
- High psychological stress
Which condition is associated with painless ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract according to the text?
Which condition is associated with painless ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract according to the text?
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What is the defining characteristic of erosion in the context of gastrointestinal mucosa according to the text?
What is the defining characteristic of erosion in the context of gastrointestinal mucosa according to the text?
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In which part of the stomach are peptic ulcers especially common according to the text?
In which part of the stomach are peptic ulcers especially common according to the text?
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Which anatomical structure is identified as a site where peptic ulcers may occur according to the text?
Which anatomical structure is identified as a site where peptic ulcers may occur according to the text?
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What role does peristalsis play in relation to erosions according to the text?
What role does peristalsis play in relation to erosions according to the text?
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