The aging immune system
Chapter 11 The aging immune system Kanwal Razzaq and Gordon Dickinson Chapter contents Introduction Innate and acquired immunity T and B lymphocytes Immune function changes and risks of infection Risks…
Effects of age on joints and ligaments
Chapter 4 Effects of age on joints and ligaments Brian J. Eckenrode Chapter contents Introduction Joints and ligaments Cartilage Conclusion References Introduction The older adult exhibits specific joint and ligamentous…
Effects of aging on bone
Chapter 3 Effects of aging on bone Douglas J. Digirolamo, Emily L. Germain-Lee and Jay Shapiro Chapter contents Introduction Bone structure Bone remodeling Age-Related changes in bone Future directions Conclusion…
Effects of aging on the digestive system
Chapter 8 Effects of aging on the digestive system Ronni Chernoff Chapter contents Introduction Nutritional requirements in aging Age and the gi tract Dietary management of malnutrition Conclusion References Introduction…
