Overview of biological rhythms
- Created by: JSmiff
- Created on: 28-06-19 08:25
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- Biological Rhythms
- Distinct patterns of change in the body's activity that conform to cyclical patterns of which is influenced by internal and external patterns
- 3 classifications of biological rhythms
- Circadian Rhythm
- 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- e.g. Sleep/wake cycle
- 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- Infradian Rhythm
- Longer than 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- e.g. Menstrual cycle
- Longer than 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- Ultradian Rhythm
- Less than 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- e.g. stages of sleep
- Less than 24 hrs to complete the cycle
- Circadian Rhythm
- Biological rhythms are influenced by 2 things
- Internal and External factors
- Endogenous Pacemakers
- Internal influences e.g. melatonin
- Exogenous Zeitgebers
- External factors e.g. light
- Endogenous Pacemakers
- Internal and External factors
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