Once H. pylori is in a host's stomach, what happens?
A) The bacteria move away from the neutral mucus-secreting epithelium toward the acidic stomach lumen.
B) H. pylori moves from the basic stomach lumen up toward the neutral esophagus.
C) The bacteria move away from the acidic stomach lumen toward the neutral mucus-secreting epithelial layer.
D) The bacteria move away from the acidic stomach lumen toward the neutral small intestine.
E) H. pylori moves from the neutral small intestine toward the acidic stomach lumen.

Question

Once H. pylori is in a host's stomach, what happens?
A) The bacteria move away from the neutral mucus-secreting epithelium toward the acidic stomach lumen.
B) H. pylori moves from the basic stomach lumen up toward the neutral esophagus.
C) The bacteria move away from the acidic stomach lumen toward the neutral mucus-secreting epithelial layer.
D) The bacteria move away from the acidic stomach lumen toward the neutral small intestine.
E) H. pylori moves from the neutral small intestine toward the acidic stomach lumen.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

H. pylori moves away from the acidic stomach lumen toward the neutral mucus-secreting epithelial layer where it can attach to and cause damage to the epithelial cells.

Once H. Pylori Is in a Host's Stomach, What Happens