Smooth muscle tone decreases with age. As a result, general motility decreases, and peristaltic contractions are weaker in the digestive system.

Name: Smooth muscle tone decreases with age. As a result, general motility decreases, and peristaltic contractions are weaker in the digestive system.
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Smooth muscle tone does indeed decrease with age, resulting in weaker peristaltic contractions in the digestive system and a decrease in general motility.

Smooth Muscle Tone Decreases with Age