As a person ages,digestive secretions decrease,mucus becomes thicker (causing dysphagia),and saliva becomes more alkaline.Decreased peristalsis and gastric motility,resulting in muscle tone loss,will cause delayed stomach emptying.What common digestive condition may result from delayed stomach emptying?

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Esophageal mobility is reduced as a person gets older,and a more relaxed cardiac sphincter slows emptying in the esophagus,increasing the prevalence of esophageal reflux.

As a Person Ages,digestive Secretions Decrease,mucus Becomes Thicker (Causing Dysphagia),and