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How is morphological aspect of aging on osteoarticular, kidney and GI?

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Osteoarticular system : almost inevitable beyond the age of 60; bone mass is reduced (osteoporosis); muscles atrophy and are partially replaced by fatty tissue; joint cartilages deteriorate and are no longer repaired by chondrocytes, tendons Ligaments stiffen under the effect of glycosylation. Kidney : Glomerular anf interstitial fibrosis. GI tract: Progressive atrophy of mucosa Decrease of the regeneration potential of epithelial cells Decreased activity of glandular cells.


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