The use of Constant Routines in Unmasking the Endogenous Component of Human Circadian Rhythms

摘要: A major problem in the study of internal clock(s) that drives human circadian rhythms is due to effect produced by rhythmicity habits and external influences (‘masking’). particularly potent factor this respect sleep-wake cycle. It anomalous that, even though masking influence widely accepted, most studies have been performed presence such interferences.A protocol described, constant routine, which these exogenous can be minimized, thereby enabling a closer scrutiny made. An account given different circumstances routines used together with results derived from studies. Briefly, they indicate nychthemeral give misleading information about rate adjustment clock various manipulations, e.g. time-zone transition, shift work.In addition, future making use are describ...