A class of students has learned about contributing factors to duodenal ulcers. What statement indicates to the professor that the students need a review?
a. Bleeding from duodenal ulcers causes hematemesis or melena.
b. Gastric emptying is slowed, causing greater exposure of the mucosa to acid.
c. The characteristic pain begins 30 min to 2 hours after eating
d. Duodenal ulcers occur with greater frequency than other types of peptic ulcers.
Ans: b. Gastric emptying is slowed, causing greater exposure of the mucosa to acid.
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