Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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To discuss: The progressive breakdown of a joint cartilage in human being.
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Aging refers to the pattern change in the life of a human being when they are growing old. A study in relation with the process of aging is called as gerontology. As time grows, people become old. This study helps in assessing the reasons for aging and the way by which people cope up themselves for this pattern change.
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