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 passage of food indicate a loss of peristaltic functioning, which is the involuntary contractions that move food through the digestive tract. This can be a common issue in older adults and can be caused by a variety of factors such as neurological disorders or muscle weakness. Option A is not the cause because probiotics refer to healthy bacteria in the gut that aid digestion. Option C is not likely as the jejunum is located in the small intestine and is not typically associated with fiber deposits. Option D is not supported by the symptoms described.

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