Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the digestive system?
A) increased incidence of gallstones
B) increased incidence of constipation and hemorrhoids
C) increased liver size
D) increased incidence of peptic ulcers and hiatal hernias
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A)mouth and stomach
B)stomach
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A)stomach
B)large intestine
C)small intestine
D)mouth
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A)the heart's temperature rising.
B)swallowing
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A)mouth.
B)esophagus.
C)stomach.
D)small intestine.
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A)stomach
B)large intestine
C)small intestine
D)pancreas
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