Human Anatomy (8th Edition) - Standalone book
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch
Publisher: PEARSON
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Aging is the process of programmed cell death. It means no further growth of cells occurs after a longer period. The most prominent occurrence of aging can be observed in the skin. The presence of wrinkles on the face due to the destruction of the cells are the examples of aging.
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