Contrary to popular belief,stress is not usually the primary cause of ulcers,and many patients with ulcers do not over-produce acid.What Nobel prize-winning discovery demonstrated a previously unknown cause of ulcers?
A)greater acid concentrations in the stomach,lower esophagus,and duodenum
B)the eroding effect of certain spicy foods on the lining of the esophagus
C)the existence of a bacterial infection in the stomachs of most patients with ulcers
D)genetically predetermined weakness in the walls of the intestinal tract

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The discovery of a bacterial infection known as Helicobacter pylori in the stomachs of most patients with ulcers demonstrated a previously unknown cause of ulcers. This discovery led to the development of effective antibiotic treatments for ulcers. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the Nobel prize-winning discovery related to the cause of ulcers.

Contrary to Popular Belief,stress Is Not Usually the Primary Cause