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dmcintosh

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A factor that can contribute to unintended weight loss in older adults is:
 
  a. wearing glasses.
  b. use of salt substitutes.
  c. decreased sensory perception.
  d. high blood glucose levels.

Question 2

The medical term for a reduced amount of saliva and dry mouth is:
 
  a. xeroderma.
  b. xeritis.
  c. xerophthalmia.
  d. xerostomia.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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