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 9

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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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Cleared my concepts
By Rajesh S. on 20. September 2022 for Aging

I like aging by Ms. Georgina .the data is precise .

 
Walk through with lung cancer markers or stagging
By Leocadia N. on 28. August 2022 for Aging

I like it because it because reading about this topic was challenging but these videos bringing it to life makes very exciting, simple and concise. Thumbs up ????. Would definitely recommend

 
Excellent lecturer with top quality educational material
By Saadia Z. on 05. August 2022 for Aging

Comprehensive up to date information provided concisely by an excellent friendly lecturer

 
Aging: Relevant topic/Excellent job
By Dr Marlène T. on 24. May 2022 for Aging

Aging. I like this topic because I also work with the aging population; so it solidifies and reinforces my knowledge on this subject. Now I can confidently deal with and answer in depth many of the questions that often seem obscure in the past. Great course. Excellent job Prof. Georgina Cornwall, PhD