An Older Person May Have Swallowing Difficulties Because Of

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older person may have swallowing difficulties because of:

• A) Less saliva
• B) Dulled taste and smell
• C) Decreased digestive juices
• D) Decreased peristalsis

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Definitions:

Demand Shifts

Changes in the desire or need for a product or service, influenced by factors such as price, consumer preferences, and income levels.

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of a good supplied is greater than the quantity demanded at a given price.

Demand Shifts

Refers to the change in the quantity of a product that consumers are willing and able to buy at different prices, caused by factors other than the price of the product itself.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market balance.