Expected physical changes associated with older adults include
A)shiny buccal mucosa.
B)teeth appear shorter.
C)wetter nasal mucosa.
D)bristly hairs in the vestibule.
E)smoothing of the tongue.

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With age, the buccal mucosa becomes less shiny, the teeth appear longer because of receding gums, the nasal mucosa are drier, the tongue may appear more fissured, and more bristly hairs appear in the nose, especially in men.

Expected Physical Changes Associated with Older Adults Include