Flashcards in Animal circadian rhythms Deck (3)
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1
Q
What are features of circadian rhythms
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ubiquitous, feed-forward control, controls metabolism etc., endogeneous
2
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How does periphery-sensory modulation work?
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“intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells” (ipRGCs) contain MELANOPSIN and sense light changes over time, signals via IP3 cascade like flies slowly, targets suprachiasmatic nucleus of hypothalamus
3
Q
Draw out cycle of clock protein production
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see notes
