biological rhythms Flashcards
1
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what are the three types of biological rhythms
A
infradian
circadian
ultradian
2
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what is an infradian rhythm
A
they last longer than 24 hrs and include monthly rhythms and annual rhythms
3
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an example of infradian rhythms
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menstrual cycle
4
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what is a circadian rhythm
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last for more than 24 hrs and occur once a day
5
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an example of a circadian rhythm
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sleep/wake cycle
6
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what is a ultradian rhythm
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occurs more than once a day; last less than 24 hrs
7
Q
an example of an ultradian rhythm
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sleep stages which repeat on a 90 minute cycle
