Theories of Ageing Flashcards
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Q
What are the major 14 theories about the underlying causes of cell ageing and age-related causes of death, each with its own school of proponents?
A
The theories and major causes of age-related disease and death are: Oxidative Damage Cell DNA Damage Mitochondrial Damage Tissue Glycation Lipofuscin Accumulation Chronic Inflammation Immune System Compromise Neurological Degeneration Declines in Hormone Levels Susceptibility to Cancers Susceptibility to Cardiovascular Disease Telomere Shortening and Damage Programmed Epigenomic Changes Stem Cell Supply Chain Breakdown