Absorption and distribution are affected by which of the following body actions?
A. trouble swallowing oral medication because of missing teeth, constipation
B. fewer stomach secretions, slowing down of muscular movements of the digestive tract
C. less blood flow to the kidneys, slower excretion of medications
D. slower blood circulation, slower absorption of medications through the intestines
Answer: D
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