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.

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Duodenal ulcers can be associated with altered mucosal defenses, rapid gastric emptying, elevated serum gastrin levels, or acid production stimulated by smoking. Slowed gastric emptying contributes to reflux esophagitis. The students making this statement need a review of the information.

A Class of Students Has Learned About Contributing Factors to Duodenal