Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing. Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly. Based on this information, Dorothy probably has a (an)

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The difficulty swallowing and slow movement of food suggest a condition characterized by loss of peristaltic functioning, which is required for the propulsion of food through the digestive tract. This condition is known as dysphagia and can be caused by various factors, such as neurological disorders or muscle weakness. Options A, B, and D are not consistent with the symptoms described.

Dorothy Is an 85-Year-Old Woman Who Is Having Difficulty Swallowing