Biological Rhythms Flashcards
1
Q
what is a biological rhythm
A
a cyclical variation over some period of time in physical or psychological processes
2
Q
name the three types of rhythm
A
ultradian
circadian
infradian
3
Q
time span of ultradian rhythms
A
shorter than a day
4
Q
example of an ultradian rhythm
A
sleep because it’s comprised of cycles within itself, breathing, heart rate
5
Q
time span of a circadian rhythm
A
approximately 24 hours
6
Q
example of a circadian rhythm
A
sleep wake cycle
7
Q
time span of an infradian rhythm
A
longer than a day
8
Q
example of an infradian rhythm
A
menstrual cycle
9
Q
what are endogenous factors
A
mechanisms within the body that govern biological rhythms, internal pacemakers
10
Q
what are exogenous factors
A
environmental cues that influence biological rhythms, external zeitgebers
