Which of the Following Are Effects of Aging on the Digestive

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are effects of aging on the digestive system?

• A) Blood supply decreases
• B) More likely to develop ulcerations and cancers
• C) Enamel on teeth becomes thinner
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Agar

A gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, used as a medium for bacterial growth in laboratory settings.

Thickeners

Substances added to liquids to increase their viscosity without substantially modifying their other properties, often used in food processing and cosmetics.

Apicomplexans

Parasitic protists that reproduce in animal cells.

Malaria

A mosquito-borne infectious disease affecting humans and animals caused by parasitic protozoans of the genus Plasmodium, characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like illness.