Changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with aging include:
A) increased stomach acid secretion leading to susceptibility of ulcer formation.
B) increased peristalsis thereby causing diarrhea.
C) reduced liver blood flow and drug clearance.
D) increased intrinsic factor production.

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As people age, there is a reduction in liver blood flow and drug clearance, which can affect how medications are metabolized and cleared from the body.

Changes in the Gastrointestinal System Associated with Aging Include