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Fizjologiczne i patologiczne aspekty inwolucji zmysłów – część I: wzrok, słuch i zmysł równowagi
Physiological and pathological aspects of the involution of the senses. Part I: Vision, hearing, and the balance system

Author(s): Anna Siudak
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: functioning of the senses; aging; pathology; vision; hearing; balance system
Summary/Abstract: The article is a review of the biological processes that occur during aging. Theauthor’s analysis is focused around physiological and pathological changeswhich occur in the area of the senses. The author presents the different sensesaccording to the following formula: 1) characteristics of the sense, 2) processof involution in physiological aging, 3) description of potential pathology and4) consequences for human functioning.

  • Page Range: 163-184
  • Page Count: 22
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Language: Polish