Matching Pairs NS3350 GastrointestinalOnline version NS3350 matching gastro by Big foosball 1 Delay in oesophageal emptying, altered oesophageal sphincter function 2 Decreased GI muscle tone 3 Decreased BMR 4 Decreased ability to swallow Decreased gastric acid secretions 5 Atrophy of salivary glands 6 Decreased calcium absorption 7 Decreased size and blood flow to liver Delay in vitamin and drug absorption Predisposed to indigestion, aspiration Change in nutritional intake Decreased liver storage capacity Increased vulnerability to toxins Adverse drug reactions Dry membranes prone to injury Decreased thirst sensation Altered energy utilisation Altered bone formation Altered motility Predisposed to constipation