Biological Rhythms: Circadian Rhythms Flashcards

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Define a biological rhythm

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A change in body processes in response to cyclical changes within the environment.

All rhythms are controlled by two things: - Endogenous pacemakers
- Exogenous Zeitgebers

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Define Circadian Rhythms

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Circadian rhythms are any rhythm which occurs once over a 24 hour period.

For example: body temperature, the sleep wake cycle

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Endogenous Pacemakers

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Exogenous Zeitgebers

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The Sleep-Wake Cycle

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A Case Study - Michel Siffre

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