Prolonged or Severe Stress Predisposes to Peptic Ulcer Disease Because

Multiple Choice

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/pepsinogen secreting cells
D) increased epinephrine increases motility