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    Why Does Constipation Occur in Elderly Adults
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Why Does Constipation Occur in Elderly Adults

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Question 7

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Why does constipation occur in elderly adults?


A) Increased motility in the small intestine
B) Decreased motility in the small intestine
C) Increased motility in the large intestine
D) Decreased motility in the large intestine

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