Aging

Aging

by Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Aging is a natural process of structural decay that all living organisms undergo. It is caused by intrinsic processes (e.g., genomic instability and telomeric attrition) and interactions with the environment (e.g., exposure to sunlight and toxins). As aging is related to and dependent upon living and interacting with the environment, it has been associated with chronology since antiquity.

As human beings get older, the aging process results in many organic changes that must be anticipated and differentiated by the physician from the actual manifestations of a disease. For example, deposition of materials in the arterioles over the years can slightly increase systemic vascular resistance and ultimately blood pressure. On the other hand, the processes related to aging can play a major role in the pathophysiology of degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Parkinsonism.

For optimal comprehension, the medical student should be familiarized with organelles and their functions, genome replication, epigenetics, the basics of stem cells, and intercellular communication.

Course Details

  • Videos 12
  • Duration 1:07 h
  • Quiz questions 36
  • Concept Pages 11

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Your Educators of course Aging

 Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Georgina Cornwall, PhD

Dr. Georgina Cornwall is a Biology Instructor and currently works as an Instructional Designer in the private sector, developing interactive online training materials.
She obtained her PhD in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology at the University of Colorado, USA, in 2000, and has since taught a broad array of biology courses at various US universities.
She is an active promoter of hybrid/online teaching formats and interactive courses, and has received several awards for her engaging and innovative course design; e.g., she was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year at Colorado Mountain College in Aspen twice.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Cornwall teaches courses on Biology & Genetics.


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Angina de pecho
By Moos M. on 23. March 2024 for Aging

Porque siempre sigo investiga do y aprendiendo en educación continua

 
Aging - for us seniors
By Janet T. on 07. December 2023 for Aging

Aging - choose this rating because it was explained in a simplied way that I could understand it. Would highly recommend to anyone who is in the medical field. I have learned so much in the lecture that pertains to aging and I can do something about it. again, thank you !

 
Gracias por las clases
By Angel L. on 09. July 2023 for Mutant Huntingtin (mHTT) and Treatment of Huntington's Disease

Muy buena conferencia, haciendo un buen resumen del tema para un mejor entendimiento general

 
Great Class
By Jose C. on 30. April 2023 for Aging

It was an excellent Class with essential and new information.