Exploring biological rhythms, this content delves into circadian, infradian, and ultradian cycles that regulate vital functions like sleep, metabolism, and hormone release. It examines how these rhythms align our physiological processes with environmental changes, the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, and the effects of rhythm disruptions on health.
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Living organisms have natural cycles known as ______ rhythms, which control the timing of their physiological activities.
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______ rhythms have a cycle of about 24 hours and are crucial for managing sleep and hormone release.
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Definition of circadian rhythms
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Role of light in circadian rhythms
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Consequences of circadian rhythm disruption
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The - cycle is a key circadian rhythm, alternating between periods of wakefulness and sleep.
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Define infradian rhythms.
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Examples of infradian rhythms besides menstrual cycle.
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Environmental influence on infradian rhythms.
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Interfering with these rhythms, especially the ______ cycle, may hinder ______ skills and general health.
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Circadian Rhythm Function
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Infradian Rhythms Role
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Ultradian Rhythms Frequency
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