1 common disorders of the Immune System. In a short essay format, explain what common disorders occur in old age, as well as what age-associated physiological changes occur. Please write essay in full sentences.
2 Think about biogenetic mechanisms that control normal aging and how genetic disorders can interfere with this process.
Hutchinson- Gifford progeria syndrome (or progeia) and Werner syndrome are genetic disorders that lead to rapid accelerated aging. Each of these disorders is associated with a particular gene mutation.
Research on your own “Premature Aging: Progeria and Werner Syndrome”- (not in your textbook; use appropriate outside resources to answer the question)
What is Progeria?
What is Werner Syndrome?
What causes Progeria? What causes Werner Syndrome?
In complete sentences, write about both syndromes and provide detailed information about a persons life span if diagnosed with one of these genetic disorders.
