Questions and Answers
Which field of study focuses on the biological, psychological, and sociological phenomena associated with old age and aging?
Gerontology
What is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and problems specific to the aged?
Geriatrics
Which term refers to the decline of fitness components of an individual with increasing age, owing to internal deterioration?
Senescence
What is the study of the biology of aging and longevity called?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term refers to the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on statistical data?
Signup and view all the answers
