What Do You Know About the Digestive System?
What happens to that cheeseburger and fries (or, we hope, that whole wheat bread and green salad) you had for lunch? During the digestive process, food is converted into energy that's used by your body. Take this quiz to see how much you know about how digestion works.
4. Which of these can harm the intestinal lining?
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Talk with your doctor if you take these medications and have questions about gastrointestinal problems.
7. Which of these causes ulcers?
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Ulcers can be caused by the bacterial infection Helicobacter pylori and anti-inflammatory medications, such as
ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin. When infection is the cause,
antibiotics can cure the condition.
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