An elderly man in a nursing home requires feeding assistant. At meal time, he is prone to choking and coughing with food that have mixed textures. Which of the following conditions best describes the man's symptoms?
A. xerostomia
B. dysphagia
C. achlorhydria
D. dysgeusia
Answer: B
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a. 1,650 b. 2,145 c. 2,360 d. 2,500 e. 2,645
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