Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Age-Related

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the age-related change in the production and volume of saliva?

• A)Saliva volume decreases significantly with age.
• B)The concentration of enzymes in the saliva declines with age.
• C)Disease rather than aging per se seems to have the greatest effect on saliva volume.
• D)The age-related decrease in saliva volume significantly affects digestion.

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