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Biopsychology 15/15 Flashcards

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What are Endogenous Pacemakers?

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  • Mechanisms within body that govern internal, biological bodily rhythm
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What are Exogenous Zeitgebers?

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  • Environmental cue helping regulate biological clock
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What is the Pineal Gland?

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  • Produces and secretes melatonin at night and decreases release as light levels increase
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What is the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)?

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  • Main endogenous pacemaker, lies in hypothalamus
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