Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 13TY
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Aging or human senescence is an irreversible natural process, which begins from the moment an individual is born. It is associated with many physiological and cognitive changes in the body. These changes lead to the deterioration of the body organs, organ system, and tissues.
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