Aging (biology)

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In biology, aging is defined as the "gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time."[1]

Cognition

For more information, see: cognition.

Normal aging

Decline in executive control may occur with aging.[2]

Dementia

For more information, see: dementia.


References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Aging (biology) (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Royall DR, Palmer R, Chiodo LK, Polk MJ (March 2004). "Declining executive control in normal aging predicts change in functional status: the Freedom House Study". J Am Geriatr Soc 52 (3): 346–52. PMID 14962147. [e]
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