 |  Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e Jill Quadagno,
Florida State University
Biology of Aging
Learning ObjectivesAfter reading the chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions.
1.How do environmental hazards, developmental processes, and genetic tendencies contribute to the aging process? |
| | | 2.What is the difference between normal aging and pathological aging? |
| | | 3.How does aging change a person's physical appearance and mental functioning? |
| | | 4.How does aging affect a person's sensory organs? |
| | | 5.What effects does aging have on the bones, joints, and muscles? |
| | | 6.How does aging change a person's sexual capacity? |
| | | 7.What effects does aging have on the heart and blood vessels? |
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