Aging may be detrimental to the function of the digestive tract because

A) the effects of cumulative damage become apparent.
B) the rate of epithelial stem cell division increases.
C) the tone of the smooth musculature increases.
D) aged cells and tissues require more nutrients, but are less efficient at processing them.
E) None of the answers are correct.


A) the effects of cumulative damage become apparent.

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