The Most Pronounced Functional Change of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

question 56

Multiple Choice

The most pronounced functional change of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in older adults is

• A)decreased hydrochloric acid production.
• B)increased motility.
• C)decreased bile absorption.
• D)decreased motility.
• E)increased saliva secretion.

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