biopsychology part 2 exam questions Flashcards
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What is meant by the term enodegenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers ?
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- endogenous pacemakers are internal mechanisms that govern biological rhythms ie the sleep- wake cycle
- the most significant EP is the superchiasmatic nucleus
- EZs can be described as environmental events that reset the inner clock of an organism
- such as meal times and light
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