A decrease in the function of the parotid glands is most likely to result in ____.?

A) ?a lack of triglyceride digestion
B) ?bolus that is difficult to form
C) ?saliva that is too thin, that is, a high water to mucus ratio
D) ?diarrhea due to malabsorption


B

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