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An open sore in the stomach wall due mainly to the action of a bacterium,Helicobacter pylori,is

A)pernicious anemia.
B)heartburn.
C)a hiatal hernia.
D)an ulcer.

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D) an ulcer

Explanation: Taking some form of H. pylori can break down the stomach’s defense against the acid it produces to digest food causing the stomach lining to become damaged… leading to an ulcer.
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