Which of the following is the most common site for a peptic ulcer?
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Correct answer: First part of the duodenum
Duodenal ulcers are significantly more common than gastric ulcers, with the vast majority occurring in the first few centimeters of the duodenum (the duodenal bulb). They are most frequently associated with H. pylori infection.
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