In older adults (the) ________ becomes weaker, slowing the movement of food and waste throughout the digestive system.

A. peristalsis
B. pyloric sphincter
C. chyme
D. mastication

Answer: A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

In order to keep the skin free of harmful organisms, there must be frequent hand washing using all of the following EXCEPT __________

a. cold distilled water b. disinfectant soap c. friction d. warm running water

Health Professions

Tinea manus is found on the:

a. Scalp b. Hand c. Groin d. Foot

Health Professions