The most pronounced functional change of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in older adults is:
a. decreased hydrochloric acid production.
b. increased saliva secretion.
c. decreased bile absorption.
d. decreased motility.
D
Motility of the intestine is the most pronounced GI change in older adults.
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