Each 30s segment of the polysomnography recording is called as _____
#2
Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
#3
Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
#4
Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
#5
Which nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for the diurnal variation of ACTH levels?_____
#6
The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
#7
Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
Chronopharmacology Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Chronopharmacology Flashcard Deck - 7 Cards
Flashcard 1: Each 30s segment of the polysomnography recording is called as _____
Answer: epoch
Flashcard 2: Cortisol levels are highest just before _____ and lowest in the evening
Answer: awakening
Flashcard 3: Circadian rhythm: The suprachiasmatic nucleus releases _____, which stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin
Answer: norepinephrine
Flashcard 4: Sleep is divided into two stages, _____ and non-REM
Answer: REM
Flashcard 5: Which nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for the diurnal variation of ACTH levels?_____
Answer: Suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 6: The _____ nucleus of the hypothalamus is responsible for our circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep cycle
Answer: suprachiasmatic
Flashcard 7: Glucocorticoid (cortisol) secretion is _____ and diurnal (daily) in nature, oscillating with a circadian rhythm
Answer: pulsatile
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