Biological Rhythms

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The three types of biological rhythms
circadian, infradian, ultradian
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Circadian
Occur every 24 hours E.G: sleep-wake cycle
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Infradian
Occur less frequently than once daily E.G: menstrual cycle
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Ultradian
Occur more than once daily E.G: sleep cycle (stages of sleep)
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Endogenous Pacemakers: Internal Clock
SCN acts as internal clock to keep body on 24 hour sleep-wake cycle
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Card 2

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Circadian

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Occur every 24 hours E.G: sleep-wake cycle

Card 3

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Infradian

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Card 4

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Ultradian

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Card 5

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Endogenous Pacemakers: Internal Clock

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