Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
#2
Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
#3
Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
#4
Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
#5
The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
#6
Pontogeniculo-occipital spikes are characteristic of _____ sleep
#7
Telogen phase of hair cycle lasts for about _____
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Circadian Control of Metabolism Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
Answer: awakening
Flashcard 2: Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
Answer: pulsatile
Flashcard 3: Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
Answer: REM
Flashcard 4: Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
Answer: norepinephrine
Flashcard 5: The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
Answer: suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 6: Pontogeniculo-occipital spikes are characteristic of _____ sleep
Answer: REM (Stage)
Flashcard 7: Telogen phase of hair cycle lasts for about _____
Answer: 3 months
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