What is the therapeutic role of bismuth in triple therapy that is used to treat peptic ulcers?
A. Bismuth inhibits the adhesion of bacteria to the gastric mucosa.
B. Bismuth neutralizes the acid present in the stomach.
C. Bismuth eradicates the bacterial infection by selectively killing H. pylori.
D. Bismuth permeates the bacterial cell wall and weakens it.
Answer: A
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