What is an example of a change in gastrointestinal physiology that occurs with aging?
A. increased upper esophageal pressure
B. atrophy of the small intestine mucosa
C. enhanced excretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
D. increased incidences of diarrhea
E. overproduction of saliva in the mouth
Answer: B
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a. true b. false
About one-third of obese children
A) have class 3 obesity. B) maintain their higher weight as adults. C) suffer from clinical depression. D) develop fatty liver disease.
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a. the abundance of food available b. an increase in portion sizes c. energy-dense fast food d. the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables
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