4.1 What is Conciousness? Flashcards
What are biological rhythms?
Internal rhythms of biological activity
What are circadian rhythms?
Biological rhythm which takes place over a period of about 24 hours
The sleep-wake cycle is an example of WHAT rhythm?
Circadian rhythm
What brain part is the main center of homeostasis?
The hypothalamus
What is homeostasis?
Ability to maintain a balance or optimal level within a biological system
What is the brain’s “clock mechanism” titled?
the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)
Where is the brain’s “clock mechanism” located?
In the hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is above which gland in the brain?
The pituitary gland
What gland releases melatonin?
The pineal gland
The pineal gland, besides releasing melatonin, is involved in what activities?
Regulating biological rhythms and of immune system while sleep occurs
What are chronotypes?
Individual differences in regard to the sleep-wake cycle
