EZ'S AND EP'S

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  • Created by: Njsmith1
  • Created on: 11-09-13 16:50

(EZ) EXOGENOUS ZEITGEBERS (time givers)
External stimuli that help synchronise bio rhythms to the outside world, e.g, light, temp

(EP) ENDOGENOUS PACEMAKERS
Internal bodily mechanism or 'biological clock' - genetic

^^ These have been the focus of research into circadian rhythm

BIRDS/REPTILES
Pineal gland converts seratonin into melatonin. E.g, Abraham et al…

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