Biology of Aging

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Includes the study of the gross and microscopic structure of the systems of the human body with special emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, the systems of the human body, and mechanisms responsible for homeostasis.

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Publisher
Herkimer College
Subjects
Medicine, Gerontology
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
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Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Introduction to Human Aging
  7. 1.1: An Introduction to the Human Body
  8. 1.2: Structural Organization of the Human Body
  9. 1.3: Functions of Human Life
  10. 1.4: Methods Used to Study Aging
  11. 1.5: Common Terms Related to Aging
  12. 1.6: Effects and Rates of Aging
  13. 1.7: Importance of Regular Health Examinations
  14. 2: Theories of Aging
  15. 2.1: Theories of Aging
  16. 2.2: Theory 1- Aging by Program
  17. 2.3: Theory 2- Gene Theory
  18. 2.4: Theory 3- Autoimmune Theory
  19. 2.5: Theory 4- Wear-and-Tear Theory
  20. 2.6: Theory 5- Rate of Living Theory
  21. 2.7: Theory 6- Free Radical Theory
  22. 2.8: Theory 7- Cross-linkage Theory
  23. 3: Cellular Aging
  24. 3.1: The Cell
  25. 3.2: Membranes
  26. 3.3: Organelles
  27. 3.4: The Nucleus and DNA Replication
  28. 3.5: How Scientists Study Cells
  29. 3.6: Cellular Changes During Aging
  30. 4: The Integumentary System
  31. 4.1: The Integumentary System
  32. 4.2: Accessory Structures of the Skin
  33. 4.3: Functions of the Integumentary System
  34. 4.4: Age Related Changes to the Integumentary System
  35. 4.5: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries
  36. 4.6: Age Related Dysfunctions to the Integumentary System
  37. 4.7: Glossary- The Integumentary System
  38. 5: Bone Tissue and The Skeletal System
  39. 5.1: Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System
  40. 5.2: Bone Formation and Development
  41. 5.3: Fractures- Bone Repair
  42. 5.4: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
  43. 5.5: Calcium Homeostasis- Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
  44. 5.6: Age Related Changes to the Skeletal System
  45. 5.7: Age Related Dysfunctions of the Skeletal System
  46. 5.8: Glossary- Bone Tissue
  47. 6: The Skeletal Muscle System
  48. 6.1: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
  49. 6.2: Age Related Changes to the Skeletal Muscle System
  50. 6.3: Age Related Dysfunctions of the Skeletal Muscle System
  51. 6.4: Glossary- The Muscular System
  52. 7: The Nervous System
  53. 7.1: Anatomy of the Nervous System
  54. 7.2: The Central Nervous System
  55. 7.3: The Peripheral Nervous System
  56. 7.4: Age Related Changes to the Nervous System
  57. 7.5: Age Related Dysfunctions to the Nervous System
  58. 7.6: Glossary- The Nervous System
  59. 8: The Special Senses
  60. 8.1: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
  61. 8.2: Taste
  62. 8.3: Smell
  63. 8.4: The Ear
  64. 8.5: The Eye
  65. 8.6: Glossary- Special Senses
  66. 9: The Circulatory System
  67. 9.1: Blood
  68. 9.2: Heart
  69. 9.3: Blood Vessels
  70. 9.4: Age Related Changes to the Circulatory System
  71. 9.5: Age Related Dysfunctions to The Circulatory System
  72. 9.6: Glossary- The Circulatory System
  73. 10: The Immune System
  74. 10.1: Anatomy of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  75. 10.2: Age Related Changes to the Immune System
  76. 10.3: Age Related Dysfunctions of the Immune System
  77. 10.4: Glossary- The Immune System
  78. 11: The Respiratory System
  79. 11.1: Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
  80. 11.2: The Lungs
  81. 11.3: Age Related Changes to the Respiratory System
  82. 11.4: Age Related Dysfunctions to the Respiratory System
  83. 11.5: Glossary- The Respiratory System
  84. 12: The Digestive System
  85. 12.1: Overview of the Digestive System
  86. 12.2: Digestive System Processes and Regulation
  87. 12.3: The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
  88. 12.4: The Stomach
  89. 12.5: The Small and Large Intestines
  90. 12.6: Accessory Organs in Digestion- The Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder
  91. 12.7: Age Related Changes to the Digestive System
  92. 12.8: Age Relate Dysfunctions of the Digestive System
  93. 12.9: Glossary- The Digestive System
  94. 13: The Urinary System
  95. 13.1: Introduction
  96. 13.2: Physical Characteristics of Urine
  97. 13.3: Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport
  98. 13.4: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
  99. 13.5: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
  100. 13.6: Age Related Changes to the Urinary System
  101. 13.7: Age Related Dysfunctions of the Urinary System
  102. 13.8: Glossary- The Urinary System
  103. 14: The Reproductive System
  104. 14.1: Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  105. 14.2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System
  106. 14.3: Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
  107. 14.4: Age Related Changes to the Reproductive System
  108. 14.5: Age Related Dysfunctions to the Reproductive System
  109. 14.6: Glossary- The Reproductive System
  110. 15: The Endocrine System
  111. 15.1: The Endocrine System
  112. 15.2: Hormones
  113. 15.3: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
  114. 15.4: The Thyroid Gland
  115. 15.5: The Parathyroid Glands
  116. 15.6: The Adrenal Glands
  117. 15.7: The Pineal Gland
  118. 15.8: Gonadal and Placental Hormones
  119. 15.9: Pancreas
  120. 15.10: Age Related Changes to the Endocrine System
  121. 15.11: Age Related Dysfunctions of the Endocrine System
  122. 15.12: Glossary- The Endocrine System
  123. 16: Course Information
  124. 16.1: Welcome to the Class!
  125. 16.2: Contact Information
  126. 16.3: Course Schedule
  127. 16.4: Overview
  128. 16.5: Course Readings and Materials
  129. 16.6: Learning Activities
  130. 16.7: How You Will Be Evaluated
  131. 16.8: My Expectations
  132. 16.9: Course Objectives
  133. 17: Term Research Project
  134. 17.1: Requirements
  135. Back Matter
  136. Detailed Licensing