Progeria is a rare genetic disease that affects children and accelerates their aging process. There are different forms of Progeria, but the most classic type is Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
Symptoms or signs of Progeria include:
- Loss of body fat
- Growth failure
- Loss of hair
- Aged skin
- Stiff joints
- Dislocated hip
- Heart disease
- Stroke
Body parts affected:
The heart is the number one body part affected since patients with Progeria experience heart disease and an enlarged. The hair, skin, muscles, and bones are also greatly affected.
What Causes Progeria?
Most of the children diagnosed with Progeria have a mutation on the gene that encodes Lamin A, which holds the cell nucleus together. Without the presence of Lamin A, the nucleus becomes unstable. The instability of the nucleus leads to the process of premature aging.
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This disease affects homeostasis by affecting the heart causing strokes. This disrupts the hearts normal function to pump blood throughout the body and also to help provide oxygen throughout the body.
If the skin will be effected then it wont protect the inner body normaly.
the endocrine system is affected because of improper amount of hormones being produced
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