Physiology of aging. 1998

H L Dhar
Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital Trust.

Aging could be due to reduced ability to adapt to stress and/or aging of immune system. It is suggested that body cells (except germ cells and transformed cells) bear specific 'death' genes responsible for aging process. However, current concepts of free radicals (chemical intermediate) and aging, postulate that intermolecular linkages between degradation products of lipid oxidation (when free radical is a polysaturated fatty acid) results in inactive polymers interfering with cell activity which could be inactivated by natural or artificial antioxidants (e.g. vit.E, vit.C) With aging body composition and conformation changes resulting in diminished activity of vital organs and structural changes in the body involving skin, muscle, bones etc. with altered look, diminished movements, hearting, vision etc. However, changes in higher function cause decline in intelligence, memory, ability to take decision, slow reaction and decrease ability to learn new skills resulting in more rigid attitude in elderly. Balanced diet plays an important role in delaying aging process and sexual activity promotes active life span.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D001823 Body Composition The relative amounts of various components in the body, such as percentage of body fat. Body Compositions,Composition, Body,Compositions, Body
D005260 Female Females
D005609 Free Radicals Highly reactive molecules with an unsatisfied electron valence pair. Free radicals are produced in both normal and pathological processes. Free radicals include reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). They are proven or suspected agents of tissue damage in a wide variety of circumstances including radiation, damage from environment chemicals, and aging. Natural and pharmacological prevention of free radical damage is being actively investigated. Free Radical
D006706 Homeostasis The processes whereby the internal environment of an organism tends to remain balanced and stable. Autoregulation
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000375 Aging The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time. Senescence,Aging, Biological,Biological Aging
D012725 Sexual Behavior Sexual activities of humans. Anal Sex,Oral Sex,Sexual Activity,Sexual Orientation,Premarital Sex Behavior,Sex Behavior,Sex Orientation,Sexual Activities,Activities, Sexual,Activity, Sexual,Behavior, Premarital Sex,Behavior, Sex,Behavior, Sexual,Orientation, Sexual,Sex, Anal,Sex, Oral

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