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- and pepsinogen-secreting cells.
D) increased epinephrine increases motility.