Ultradian rhythms in cognitive functions and their relationship to visceral processes

Joseph Bossom; Benjamin H. Natelson; Barry E. Levin; Peter E. Stokes

doi:10.1016/0031-9384(83)90105-1

Ultradian rhythms in cognitive functions and their relationship to visceral processes

Joseph Bossom
, Benjamin H. Natelson
, Barry E. Levin
, Peter E. Stokes

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Abstract

Visceral and behavioral data were repeatedly sampled over time in 7 men performing tests of eye-hand coordination and of recall. Spectrum analysis of behavioral data showed peaks in the ultradian range which for the group were significantly different from white noise. Relations between visceral and behavioral data were not striking. However, relations between (a) epinephrine and indices of sympathetic tone (i.e., norepinephrine or heart rate) and (b) ongoing performance were positive and the highest of all tested.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	119-123
Number of pages	5
Journal	Physiology and Behavior
Volume	31
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9384(83)90105-1
State	Published - Jul 1983
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Blood pressure
Catecholamines
Cortisol
Glucose
Growth hormone
Heart rate
Human performance
Sympathetic tone
Ultradian rhythms

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Ultradian rhythms in cognitive functions and their relationship to visceral processes

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