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Assertion Old age is not an illness. It is a continuation of life with decrease capacity for adaptation.
Reason Cessation of mitosis is normal genetically programmed event.

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Old age is not the age of illness. It includes progressive deterioration of the structure and functions of cells, tissue, organs and organ system. With the increasing age, the efficiency of heart decreases and consequently, the blood going to the brain and kidney, is reduced to `80% and 42%`, respectively.
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