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Circadian Pacemaker |
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Circadian Pacemaker A cluster of neurones, the activity of which fluctuates in ±24 hour cycles; the circadian pacemaker resides in the pineal gland, which weighs 100–180 mg and derives embryologically from the ependyma at the roof of the 3rd ventricle; the circadian pacemaker influences the pineal gland, which produces melatonin at night
circadian pacemaker A cluster of neurons, the activity of which fluctuates in ± 24 hr cycles; the CP resides in the pineal gland, weighs 100-180 mg, and derives embryologically from the ependyma at the roof of the 3rd
ventricle; the CP influences the pineal gland, which produces melatonin at night. See Bright light therapy, Chronotherapy, Circadian rhythm, Melatonin, Seasonal affective disorder, Zeitgeber. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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