10. Which of the following is NOT true about the digestive system? a. As adults move into later life, problems such as tooth decay, loss of teeth,
and oral problems can interfere with older adult's ability to chew.
b. As people move into older adulthood, emptying of the esophagus and
stomach becomes faster and there is an increase of digestive enzymes.
c. Older adults tend to have increased problems with elimination of waste
products
d. In older adults, the thirst sensation decreases which tends to lower the
fluid intake.