Circadian Rythms Flashcards
1
Q
How long do they last
A
24 hours
2
Q
Examples of circadian rhythms
A
Sleep wake cycle
Core body temp
3
Q
What is sleep wake cycle
A
Feel drowsy at nighttime and alert during day due to sleep wake cycle which involves light
4
Q
Cave study:
A
Michael siffre spent 7 periods in a cave in Texas with no light to study effects on biological rthyms and emerged in mid September thinking it was august so his schedule was 25 hours instead of 24
5
Q
How does body temp effect on mental abilities:
A
Core body- 2 degrees
4 am- 36 degrees
Warmer we are the better cognitive functions we have
