Rhythms and Oscillations Flashcards
________ is the idea that treatment for certain conditions at specific times of the day/night can be either more or less effective. This was first suggested by ________.
Chronotherapy, Franz Halberg
Cytoplasm (neuroplasm) of an axon that encloses the neurofibrils is known as ________.
Axoplasm
The stimuli that cause external changes in biological rhythm and synchronize us to the Earth’s cycles are known as ________.
Zeitgebers (time givers)
An ________ is a mechanical or electronic device that works on the principles of oscillation.
Oscillator
Any cyclic change in the level of a bodily chemical or function is known as ________.
Biological rhythm
The sharpest rise in blood pressure occurs in the ________.
Early morning
The vital cycle depends on vibration or “waves of vibration” was an idea introduced by ________ in 1902.
J.M. Littlejohn
Highest alertness occurs at ________.
10:00
Best coordination/time to work out is in the ________.
Afternoon
What type of osteopathic medicine implements the use of oscillations?
Cranial
Metronomes are able to communicate and synchronize by transferring ________ or put another way, communicating through ________ forces.
Kinetic energy, mechanical
________ demonstrated the existence of a circadian rhythm in plants.
Jean-Jacques D’ortous de Mairan
Best performance on thinking tests occurs at ________.
12:00
Other techniques that can incorporate oscillations include ________, ________, ________, and ________.
BLT, counterstrain, ME, and soft tissue
________ is the most important Zeitgeber in nature.
Light
