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Which of the following is the most common cause for peptic ulcers?

A.
Stress
B.
Spicy food
C.
H. pylori
D.
Gluten

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Answer:

H. pylori

Step-by-step explanation:

H. pylori is a bacteria that can penetrate the stomach lining causing stomach ulcers. Stress and spicy food can worsen/irritate stomach ulcers, but do not cause them in of their selves.

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