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Aging and Neurotransmitter Systems

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Parkinson’s Disease—II

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 113))

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The aging process is accompanied by substantial alterations in physiological function. Decreased total motor activity, declin- ing mental acuity and altered endocrine performance are among the obvious changes that take place. Within the brain, lipofuscin deposits accumulate and the total weight tends to shrink.

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McGeer, P.L., McGeer, E.G. (1978). Aging and Neurotransmitter Systems. In: Finch, C.E., Potter, D.E., Kenny, A.D. (eds) Parkinson’s Disease—II. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 113. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8893-7_3

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