The Digestive System Part 4 Question Preview (ID: 33785)


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Weaker peristaltic contractions in the elderly results in more frequent
a) diarrhea
b) constipation
c) heartburn
d) all of the above

Dietary changes that affect the entire body in the elderly result from
a) a weakening of muscular sphincters
b) weaker peristaltic contractions
c) a decline in sense of smell and taste
d) decreased movement within the GI tract

The types of cancer most common in the elderly who smoke are
a) oral and pharyngeal
b) lung and liver
c) colon and stomach
d) skin and lymphatic

Age-related changes in the digestive epithelium of the elderly may increase susceptibility to damage by abrasion, acids, or enzymes, increasing the likelihood of
a) constipation and diarrhea
b) gradual loss of teeth and inflammation of the gums
c) erosion of tooth sockets and eventual tooth loss
d) peptic ulcers

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