Which of the following best describes how absorption is affected in the GI tract?
A) Increased food intake in the elderly slows gastric emptying.
B) Gastric acid production is diminished in the elderly.
C) Older patient's sometimes refuse to use antacids.
D) Increased gastric motility in the elderly does not allow for absorption of the medication.
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