What statement regarding changes to the gastric mucosa in an older adult is true?
A. Peristalsis decreases and nerve impulses are dulled.
B. Atrophy of gastric mucosa results in hypochlorhydria.
C. Lipase production is decreased.
D. Protein synthesis is decreased.
B
In older adults, the gastric mucosa atrophies. There is a decrease in the number of ga-strin-secreting cells, which leads to hypochlorhydria.
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