Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Increased saliva production, dysphagia, reduced gastric secretions, and slower GI motility are common gastrointestinal difficulties among older adults.

2. Brain function may slow because of an age-related decline in the levels of neurotransmitters.

3. Among older adults, stomach emptying may slow, and this may reduce hunger and thus food and nutrient intake.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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