Which of the following physiological changes is an age-related change in the gastrointestinal tract?
a. Increased salivation
b. Decreased incidence of acid reflux
c. Increased acid secretions
d. Decreased nutrient absorption
D
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A Increased salivation is incorrect; oral dryness is an age-related change.
B Incidence of acid reflux is increased in the older adult, not decreased.
C Acid secretion is decreased in the older adult, not increased.
D Decreased nutrient absorption is a physiological age-related change.
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