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Circadian physiology /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Refinetti, Roberto
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2006.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Circadian rhythms.
Circadian Rhythm > physiology.
Table of Contents:
  • Early research on circadian rhythms
  • Research methods in circadian physiology
  • Analysis of circadian rhythmicity
  • Ultradian and infradian rhythms
  • Daily and circadian rhythms
  • Endogenous mechanisms
  • Photic environmental mechanisms
  • Nonphotic environmental mechanisms
  • Integration of mechanisms
  • Homeostasis and circadian rhythmicity
  • Receptors
  • Pacemakers
  • Afference and efference
  • Optimal timing on earth and in space
  • Jet lag and shift work
  • Human medicine
  • Pet selection and veterinary medicine