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Susan Recently Had Bariatric Surgery Which Removed 85% of Her

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Susan recently had bariatric surgery which removed 85% of her stomach tissue and left her with a much reduced stomach volume.Which of the following is TRUE of Susan post-surgery?


A) She is not able to completely digest proteins and amino acids.
B) Her chyme will tend to become more acidic than before the surgery.
C) She will have a reduced ability to absorb water from her meals.
D) She will have a reduced ability to form her food into a bolus.
E) She will be able to store less ingested foods and will require smaller,more frequent meals.

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