Which of the following changes in the digestive system occurs with advancing age?
A) increase in smooth muscle tone
B) decreased cancer rates
C) decline in epithelial stem cell division
D) thickening of the stratified epithelium
E) increased osmoreceptor sensitivity

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With aging, there is a decline in epithelial stem cell division, which results in reduced regeneration of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to a decrease in absorption capacity, as well as an increased risk of ulcers, inflammation, and malnutrition. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are not accurate changes that occur in the digestive system with advancing age.

Which of the Following Changes in the Digestive System Occurs