Ulcerations of the mucosal lining in parts of the gastrointestinal tract exposed to acidic gastric juice, often caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, are known as:

a. Diverticulitis
b. Ulcerative colitis
c. Peptic ulcer disease
d. Crohn disease


ANS: C

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