ABSTRACT

Circadian rhythms influence most of our life activities, notably getting up and going to sleep every day. This new edition of Circadian Physiology 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 practi

part |2 pages

Section I: History and Methods

chapter 1|30 pages

Early Research on Circadian Rhythms

chapter 2|46 pages

Research Methods in Circadian Physiology

chapter 3|38 pages

Analysis of Circadian Rhythmicity

part |2 pages

Section II: Phenomenology

chapter 4|50 pages

Ultradian and Infradian Rhythms

chapter 5|66 pages

Daily and Circadian Rhythms

part |2 pages

Section III: Mechanisms

chapter 6|42 pages

Endogenous Mechanisms

chapter 7|46 pages

Photic Environmental Mechanisms

chapter 8|26 pages

Nonphotic Environmental Mechanisms

chapter 9|62 pages

Integration of Mechanisms

chapter 10|56 pages

Homeostasis and Circadian Rhythmicity

part |2 pages

Section IV: Physical Substrates

chapter 11|28 pages

Receptors

chapter 12|50 pages

Pacemakers

chapter 13|38 pages

Afference and Efference

part |2 pages

Section V: Applications

chapter 14|22 pages

Optimal Timing on Earth and in Space

chapter 15|22 pages

Jet Lag and Shift Work

chapter 16|34 pages

Human Medicine

chapter 17|16 pages

Pet Selection and Veterinary Medicine