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Human Aging: Biological Perspectives
The intended audience for this book consists of students and other intelligent readers who have little or no background in science, particularly in biology. These individuals may want to learn about the biology of aging in humans for personal reasons or as part of their preparation for careers that involve working with older people, such as health care, sociology, social work, recreation, education, and psychology.
- Tác giả
- Augustine G. DiGiovanna
- Nhà xuất bản
- Salisbury University
- Nguồn
- LibreTexts
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- CC BY-NC-SA
- Ngôn ngữ
- EN
Mục lục· 189 mục
- 01: Introduction
- 1.01: Why study Human Aging
- 1.02: What is Aging
- 1.03: Why study Biological Aging
- 1.04: How is Biological Aging Studied
- 1.05: What we know thus far
- 02: Molecules Cells and Theories
- 2.01: Hierarchy of the Body
- 2.02: Body Chemicals - Types Structures and Uses
- 2.03: Cells - Components and Functions
- 2.04: Apoptosis
- 2.05: Genes and Aging
- 2.06: Intercellular Materials - Properties and Functions
- 2.07: Biological Aging Theories
- 03: Integumentary System
- 3.01: Introduction
- 3.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 3.03: The Epidermis - Components and Functions
- 3.04: Age Changes in the Epidermis
- 3.05: Epidermal Accessory Structures - Components and Age Changes
- 3.06: Dermis
- 3.07: Boundary between Epidermis and Dermis
- 3.08: Vitamin D Production
- 3.09: Subcutaneous Layer - Structure and Functions
- 3.10: Miscellaneous Cosmetic Changes
- 3.11: Abnormal Changes
- 04: Circulatory System
- 4.01: Introduction
- 4.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis and need for Adaptability
- 4.03: Heart
- 4.04: Age Changes in the Heart
- 4.05: Diseases of the Heart
- 4.06: Arteries - Structure and Functions
- 4.07: Age Changes in Arteries
- 4.08: Atherosclerosis- An Arterial Disease
- 4.09: Capillaries
- 4.10: Veins
- 4.11: Lymphatics and the Spleen
- 4.12: Blood - Components and Functions
- 05: Respiratory System
- 5.01: Introduction
- 5.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 5.03: Ventilation
- 5.04: Requirements for Ventilation
- 5.05: Age Changes Affecting Ventilation
- 5.06: Perfusion
- 5.07: Diffusion
- 5.08: Effects of Altered Gas Exchange
- 5.09: Diseases of the Respiratory System
- 5.10: Smoking - Effects on the Body
- 5.11: Sound Production
- 06: Nervous System
- 6.01: Introduction
- 6.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 6.03: Neurons - Structure and Functioning
- 6.04: Nervous System Organization
- 6.05: Nervous System Pathways
- 6.06: Age Changes in Sensory Functioning and Consequences
- 6.07: Age Changes in Somatic Motor Functioning
- 6.08: Age Changes in Autonomic Motor Functioning
- 6.09: Age Changes in Reflexes
- 6.10: Age Changes in Conscious Sensation and Voluntary Movements
- 6.11: Aging Changes in the CNS
- 6.12: Aging of other Brain Functions
- 6.13: Biorhythms
- 6.14: Conclusion - Overview of Normal Age Changes
- 6.15: Diseases of the Nervous System
- 6.16: Dementia
- 07: Eyes and Ears
- 7.01: The Eyes
- 7.02: Forming Images - Eye Components Functions and Age Changes
- 7.03: Accommodation
- 7.04: Retina
- 7.05: Other Eye Components - Structure Functions and Age Changes
- 7.06: Two Eyes
- 7.07: Age Changes in Vision
- 7.08: Diseases of the Eyes
- 7.09: The Ears - Monitoring Four Conditions
- 7.10: Hearing - Structures Functions and Age Changes
- 7.11: Disorders in Hearing
- 7.12: Detecting other Stimuli
- 08: Muscle System
- 8.01: Types of Muscle
- 8.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 8.03: Age Changes versus Other Changes
- 8.04: Muscle Cells
- 8.05: Nerve-Muscle Interaction
- 8.06: Blood Flow in Muscles
- 8.07: Changes in Muscle Mass
- 8.08: Muscle System Performance - Aspects and Changes
- 8.09: Staying Physically Active
- 8.10: Starting or Increasing Exercise
- 8.11: Exercise Recommendations
- 8.12: Driving Motor Vehicles
- 09: Skeletal System
- 9.01: Main Components
- 9.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 9.03: Bones
- 9.04: Age Changes in Bones
- 9.05: Osteoporosis- A Bone Disease
- 9.06: Joints
- 9.07: Diseases of Joints
- 10: Digestive System
- 10.01: Main Components
- 10.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 10.03: Chemistry of Digestion - using Water and Enzymes
- 10.04: Age Changes versus Other Changes
- 10.05: Oral Region - Components Functions and Age Changes
- 10.06: Esophagus
- 10.07: Stomach
- 10.08: Small Intestine
- 10.09: Large Intestine
- 10.10: Liver
- 10.11: Gall Bladder
- 10.12: Pancreas
- 11: Diet and Nutrition
- 11.01: Need for Nutritional Homeostasis
- 11.02: Relationships between Diet and Nutrition
- 11.03: Problems from Malnutrition
- 11.04: A Proper Diet
- 11.05: Malnutrition among the Elderly
- 11.06: Energy and Body Weight
- 11.07: Carbohydrates
- 11.08: Lipids
- 11.09: Proteins
- 11.10: Water
- 11.11: Vitamins
- 11.12: Minerals
- 11.13: Nutrition and Alcohol
- 11.14: Nutrition and Medications
- 11.15: Nutrition and Disease
- 11.16: Nutrition and Maximum Longevity
- 12: Urinary System
- 12.01: Main Structures
- 12.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 12.03: Kidneys
- 12.04: Age Changes in Kidneys
- 12.05: Abnormal and Disease Changes in Kidneys
- 12.06: Ureters
- 12.07: Urinary Bladder
- 12.08: Urethra
- 12.09: Urination
- 13: Reproductive Systems
- 13.01: Main Components
- 13.02: Main Functions
- 13.03: Male System - Structures and Functions
- 13.04: Age Changes in the Male System
- 13.05: Male Sexual Activity
- 13.06: Age Changes in Male Sexual Activity
- 13.07: Female System - Structures and Functions
- 13.08: Age Changes in the Female System
- 13.09: Female Sexual Activity
- 13.10: Age Changes in Female Sexual Activity
- 13.11: Frequency and Enjoyment of Sexual Activity
- 13.12: Abnormal and Disease Conditions - Incidence Risk Factors Consequences Prevention and Treatment
- 14: Endocrine System
- 14.01: Main Components
- 14.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 14.03: Comparing Endocrine and Nervous Systems
- 14.04: Hormones
- 14.05: Specific Hormones
- 14.06: Growth Hormone and IGF-1
- 14.07: Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
- 14.08: Melatonin
- 14.09: Thyroid Hormones (T3 and T4)
- 14.10: Calcitonin (Thyrocalcitonin)
- 14.11: Parathormone
- 14.12: Thymosin
- 14.13: Cholecystokinin (CCK)
- 14.14: Glucocorticoids
- 14.15: Mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone)
- 14.16: DHEA
- 14.17: Sex Hormones in Men
- 14.18: Sex Hormones in Women
- 14.19: Insulin and Glucagon
- 14.20: Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- 15: Immune System
- 15.01: Main Components
- 15.02: Main Functions for Homeostasis
- 15.03: Unique Characteristics
- 15.04: Development of the Immune System
- 15.05: Immune Responses
- 15.06: Age Changes
- 15.07: Abnormal and Disease Conditions - Autoimmune Diseases
- 16: Into the Future
- 16.01: Demographic Trends
- 16.02: Survival Curves
- 16.03: Career Opportunities
- 16.04: Global Responsibility