Generalized Body Functions (Aging Process)

Question 1

What is the body’s priority?

Answer 1

To survive

Question 2

Efficiency of functioning

Answer 2

Your body is the great economist

Question 3

Aging process

Answer 3

growth & development, maturation, decline
- aging cells become: slower at mitosis (cell division) & metabolism; cells die
a. Infant- 1st signs of aging = Apoptosis (programmed cell death)
b. 30 yrs old- decline
c. Geriatric- Apoptosis not functioning -> disease