Aging Is Often Associated with Dysphagia, Which Is A

question 10

Multiple Choice

Aging is often associated with dysphagia, which is a:

• A)slowing of the gastrointestinal tract.
• B)difficulty swallowing foods.
• C)decline in taste perception.
• D)decrease in muscle strength.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Subarachnoid Space

The gap between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Polar

Referring to a molecule with electrical poles, characterized by an uneven distribution of charges, resulting in a molecule having a partially positive end and a partially negative end.

Cervical Enlargement

The thickening of the spinal cord in the neck region.