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Michael Takla¹, Khalil Saadeh², Gary Tse^3,2

¹University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.

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Aging significantly impacts the autonomic nervous system (ANS), a key component of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). This decline in ANS function has notable physiological and clinical implications.

Keywords:

Ageing Autonomic Clinical Glial Neuronal

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Gerontology
Physiology

Background:

The vertebrate nervous system comprises central (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) divisions.
The PNS includes the autonomic (ANS) and enteric (ENS) nervous systems.
Aging is characterized by time-related physiological changes affecting organismal fitness.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the autonomic nervous system (ANS) as a model for understanding the physiological consequences of aging.
To discuss the clinical implications of age-related changes in the ANS.
To highlight the role of aging in the functional decline of the ANS.

Main Methods:

Review of existing experimental evidence on aging effects in the nervous system.
Focus on the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Comparative analysis of aging effects in CNS versus PNS.

Main Results:

While CNS aging effects are well-documented, PNS aging effects are less experimentally observed.
Considerable evidence indicates a decline in ANS function with age.
The ANS serves as a paradigm for age-related physiological changes.

Conclusions:

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a crucial model for studying aging.
Age-related decline in ANS function has significant physiological and clinical consequences.
Further research into PNS aging is warranted, with the ANS providing a clear example.