As a Person Ages,digestive Secretions Decrease,mucus Becomes Thicker (Causing Dysphagia),and

question 6

Multiple Choice

As a person ages,digestive secretions decrease,mucus becomes thicker (causing dysphagia) ,and saliva becomes more alkaline.Decreased peristalsis and gastric motility,resulting in muscle tone loss,will cause delayed stomach emptying.What common digestive condition may result from delayed stomach emptying?

• A) Odynophagia
• B) Dysphagia
• C) Esophageal reflux
• D) Mucositis

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