peptic ulcer disease definition and cause

Question 1

peptic ulcer disease is a group of ________ gastrointestinal disorders

Answer 1

upper

Question 2

there are degrees of erosion of the _______ wall

Answer 2

gut wall

Question 3

severe erosion can be complicated by ______ and ______

Answer 3

hemorrhage and perforation

Question 4

the cause of peptic ulcer disease is an imbalance between ________ and ______ factors

Answer 4

mucosal and aggressive factors

Question 5

what is the aggressive factor that causes peptic ulcer disease

Answer 5

H. Pylori

Question 6

what bacteria is a spiral shaped gram negative basilus that can colonize in the stomach

Answer 6

h. pylori