61. A patient with chronic gastritis is found to have Helicobacter pylori infection. What is the technical pathophysiological mechanism by which H. pylori contributes to peptic ulcer disease?
A.
Direct invasion of gastric cells.
B.
Production of urease, leading to ammonia formation and gastric mucosal damage, and inflammation.
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C.
Induction of autoimmune reaction.
D.
Impaired gastric emptying.
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Direct invasion of gastric cells.
Production of urease, leading to ammonia formation and gastric mucosal damage, and inflammation.
