The effects of aging on the gastrointestinal system lead to more frequent experiences of
A)constipation.
B)prolonged satiety.
C)diarrhea.
D)prostate glandular atrophy.
E)urges to defecate.

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Older adults experience an elevated pressure threshold for the sensation of rectal distention and therefore are susceptible to constipation. They also experience early satiety, fecal incontinence, and prostate glandular hypertrophy.

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