A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________.

A. increased synthesis of intrinsic factor
B. increased lactase synthesis
C. constipation
D. increased HCl production


Answer: C

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People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to ____

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a. High kcalorie, high protein b. Clear liquids with TPN c. Regular d. No concentrated sweets, low saturated fat, low cholesterol

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Colonic irrigation is a popular practice for treatment of

a. belching. b. constipation. c. rapid peristalsis. d. explosive diarrhea.

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