Peptic ulcers
A) are usually caused by excessive neural stimulation
B) are usually caused by bacterial infection
C) compromise the mucosal barrier and stomach wall
D) are usually caused by excessive neural stimulation and by bacterial infection
E) are usually caused by bacterial infection and compromise the mucosal barrier and stomach wall

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Peptic ulcers are usually caused by bacterial infection (specifically Helicobacter pylori) and compromise the mucosal barrier and stomach wall. Excessive neural stimulation can aggravate the condition but it is not the primary cause.

Peptic Ulcers