Roberto Refinetti

Circadian Physiology (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Circadian rhythms influence most of our life activities, notably getting up and going to sleep every day. The new edition of this book delves into the mechanisms surrounding how these rhythms work, the physiology and biology behind them, and the latest research on this cutting-edge field. The book also discusses a wide variety of practical topics including the prevention of jet lag, management of shift work, sleep disorders, depression, and the optimal times for physical and intellectual activities. It contains summaries, suggestions for further reading, links to pertinent websites, and exercises at the end of each chapter.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 749
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. April 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781466514980
• Artikelnr.: 45434996

Autorenporträt

Roberto Refinetti, PhD, is a physiological psychology professor, circadian physiology researcher, and chair of the department of psychology at Boise State University in Idaho, USA. He is also a member of the graduate faculty of the University of Messina (Italy) and was formerly associated with the University of South Carolina, the University of Virginia, the University of Illinois, the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), and the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he earned his doctorate. His research program in circadian physiology, which concentrates on the integration of circadian and homeostatic mechanisms, has been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Professor Refinetti is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Circadian Rhythms and of the interdisciplinary journal Sexuality & Culture.

Inhaltsangabe

History and Methods. Early Research on Circadian Rhythms. Research Methods
in Circadian Physiology. Analysis of Circadian Rhythmicity. Phenomenology.
Ultradian and Infradian Rhythms. Daily and Circadian Rhythms. Mechanisms.
Endogenous Mechanisms. Photic Environmental Mechanisms. Nonphotic
Environmental Mechanisms. Integration of Mechanisms. Homeostasis and
Circadian Rhythmicity. Physical Substrates. Receptors. Pacemakers.
Afference and Efference. Applications. Optimal Timing on Earth and in
Space. Jet Lag and Shift Work. Human Medicine. Pet Selection and Veterinary
Medicine. Appendix A: Assessment of Learning. Appendix B: Dictionary of
Circadian Physiology. Appendix C: Organisms Used.