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Circadian rest-activity

Because the internal rhythm has a period of about 24 hours, it is called circadian (meaning about one day in duration). In higher animals, including humans, this circadian rest-activity rhythm is controlled by a specialized part of the hypothalamus in the upper brain stem called the... [Pg.207]

Mishima K, Okawa M, Hozumi S, Hishikawa Y (2000) Supplementary administration of artificial bright light and melatonin as potent treatment for disorganized circadian rest-activity and dysfunctional autonomic and neuroendocrine systems in institutionalized demented elderly persons. Chronobiol Int 17 419-432... [Pg.206]

Wirz-Justice A, Werth E, Savaskan E, Knoblauch V, Gasio PF, Muller-Spahn F. Haloperidol disrupts, clozapine reinstates the circadian rest-activity cycle in a patient with early-onset Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord 2000 14(4) 212-5. [Pg.247]

See other pages where Circadian rest-activity is mentioned: [Pg.194]    [Pg.134]    [Pg.216]    [Pg.134]    [Pg.2461]   
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See also in sourсe #XX -- [ Pg.134 , Pg.135 , Pg.136 , Pg.137 ]



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