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
3
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Endogenous Pacemakers
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4
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Exogenous Zeitgebers
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5
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The Sleep-Wake Cycle
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6
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A Case Study - Michel Siffre
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