The stomach wall is protected from the acidity of the gastric juice by:
A) the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
B) a viscous mucus layer.
C) the action of gastrin.
D) pancreatic secretions.
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Q22: Which statement about Helicobacter pylori is true?
A)These
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