Exogenous Zeitgebers and Endogenous Pacemakers 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyBiopsychologyA2/A-levelAQA Created by: JSmiffCreated on: 04-07-19 13:13 This is a small bundle of nerve cells in the hypothalamus in each of the hemisphere of the brain. Suprachiasmatic nucleus 1 of 15 This term refers to the internal influences of a person's biological rhythms. Endogenous Pacemankers 2 of 15 This term refers to the external influences of a preson's biological rhythms. Exogenous Zeitgebers 3 of 15 What section of the Endocrine system is responsible for the production of melatonin? Pineal gland 4 of 15 What has been suggested as an internal causal factor of seasonal affective disorde?r Melatonin 5 of 15 What is known as a key internal factor for the sleep wake cycle? Light 6 of 15 Besides the use of light what is another factor can influence a person's sleep/wake cycle? Social cues 7 of 15 At what age does the sleep/wake cycle starts to develop? 6 weeks 8 of 15 This is an example of a social cue. Meal times 9 of 15 What other part of the body can detect light? Skin receptors 10 of 15 The purpose of melatonin is to ................ sleep. induce 11 of 15 Light can also be an indirect inluence on blood ciculation and hormone secretion 12 of 15 the sleep/wake cycle is what type of biological rhythm? Circadian 13 of 15 Nerve fibres connected to the eye cross are in an area called? optic chiasm 14 of 15 What studies have been used to support the role of the SCN? Animal 15 of 15
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