A 70-year-old male presents complaining of frequent gastrointestinal problems. His physician explains that during aging GI changes such as _____ occur.
A) decreased gastric juice secretion
B) decreased gallbladder function
C) increased liver size
D) increased pancreas size

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Aging leads to a decreased secretion of gastric juice, which can lead to frequent gastrointestinal problems. The other options, decreased gallbladder function, increased liver size, and increased pancreas size, are not commonly associated with aging GI changes.

A 70-Year-Old Male Presents Complaining of Frequent Gastrointestinal Problems