Ontogeny of the timing system: building and reforms of biological rhythms along human life

Authors

  • Luiz Menna-Barreto Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas; Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica
  • Daniela Wey Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas; Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642007000200008

Keywords:

Chronobiology, Human development, Biological rhythms, Sleep wake cycle

Abstract

In this review we present facts and comments on the evolution of the timing systems ("biological clocks") in humans. In the Introduction we define basic concepts of Chronobiology which will be used along the paper. In the four following sections we discuss landmarks which characterize biological rhythmicity in distinct moments of ontogeny: infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. We close the review with an invitation to consider the perspectives now open in this new area of knowledge.

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Published

2007-06-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

Ontogeny of the timing system: building and reforms of biological rhythms along human life. (2007). Psicologia USP, 18(2), 133-153. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-65642007000200008