Prolonged or severe stress predisposes to peptic ulcer disease because:
A) of reduced blood flow to the gastric wall and mucous glands.
B) of reduced bicarbonate content in bile and pancreatic secretions.
C) stress increases the number of acid- and pepsinogen-secreting cells.
D) increased epinephrine increases motility.

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Prolonged or severe stress can lead to reduced blood flow to the gastric wall and mucous glands, which impairs the protective mechanisms of the stomach lining, making it more susceptible to damage from gastric acid, thus predisposing to peptic ulcer disease.

Prolonged or Severe Stress Predisposes to Peptic Ulcer Disease Because