1
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What are biological rhythms?
A
Changes in body processes and behaviour in response to cyclical changes.
2
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What is an example of the carcadian rhythm?
A
Sleep/wake cycle.
3
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Why are biological rhythms needed?
A
In order to balance and optimise behaviour.
4
Q
What regulates biological rhythms?
A
- endogenous peacemakers (eg internal like SCN)
- exogenous zeitgebergs (external factors)
5
Q
Explain the circadian rhythm?
A
Receptors pass light info (exogenous zeitbergs) through optic nerve to SCN (picks up cues) which talks to pineal gland who produces melatonin.
6
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Studies that support the free-running idea? (Endogenous peacemakers can act alone)
A
- cave studies (folkhard and michel siffre).
- hamster study (destroyed scn)
Biopsychology (chapter 2)
flashcards
Decks in class (7)
# Cards
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The Division Of The Nervous System: cental, Peripheral (Somatic And Automatic). ✅13
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Structure And Function Of Sensory Replay And Motor Neurons + Process Of Synaptic Transmission ✅20
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The Function Of The Endocrine System: Gland And Hormones ✅12
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Fight Of Flight Responce (adrealine Role)✅ Q89
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Localisation Of Function In The Brain And Hemispheric Lateralisation14
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Ways Of Studying The Brain5
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Biological Rythms6
