Biological rhythms- Circadian rhythms Flashcards
1
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What are biological rhythms
A
Biological rhythms are biological internal functions occurring in living organisms.
Biological rhythms follow repetitive patterns determined by internal and environmental changes.
2
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Give two examples of biological rhythms
A
The sleep-wake cycle and the menstruation cycle
3
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What are circadian rhythms
A
A biological clock that occurs once every 24 hours(sleep wake cycle is an example)
4
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What controls circadan rhythms
A
The internal clock, also known as the master clock, controls circadian rhythms.
