«Старение» биологических часов

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Генетическое кодирование и внешняя синхронизация биологических часов обеспечивают их высокую устойчивость к возмущающим факторам. С возрастом, однако, наблюдается усиление амплитуд некоторых ритмов, могут изменяться акрофаза и другие характеристики. Естественно ожидать и более сложных нарушений. В любом случае, у лиц старших возрастных групп биологическим часам необходимо уделять специальное внимание.

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