Changes in Physical Function Related to Human Aging
The rate and progression of cellular aging can vary greatly from person to person. Yet, generally, over time, aging affects the cells of every major organ of the body. The summary of age-related physiological changes presented below focuses on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal/urinary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems, and on the skin.
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