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As we age, enamel of the teeth
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Wears thin
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Thinning of enamel increases
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Sensitivity of teeth to hot and cold tempeartures
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Age related changes in the structure of teeth
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Gums recede--leading to infectioncementum thickensdentin heals slowly and enlarges as pulp shrinksloss of neurons in pulp--early detection of dental problem difficultperiodontal disease--makes bacteria easy to enterteeth loosen--as bones of jaw weaken
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Dental issues may cause older people to
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Chew less carefully and thoroughly
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Older people are at an increased risk of _____due to dental issues
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Chlking
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Dry mouth is known as
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Xerostomia
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Dry mouth is _____in elderly
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Common
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Dry mouth is probably due to
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One or two of the many medications that elderly people take
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As we age esophagus increases in
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Reflux from stomach secondary slowing of peristalsis
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Stomach lining _____with age
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Thins
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Secretions of ____, _____, and ____ declines
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Hydrochloric acidpepsinintrinsic factor
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Chyme takes ____-to exit stomach
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Longer
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Small intestine shifts in the species of bacteria in the gut can alter
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Absorption of some nutrients
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Small intestine becomes less efficient at
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Absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and minerals
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Small intestine changes can affect
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Blood clottingweakens bonesdecreases immunity
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