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Record 1 2018-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
CONT

The prime zeitgeber is photic (light-dark cycle), although non-photic cues including social interactions and meal timing can also have milder effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le principal signal est photique (cycle jour nuit), mais des signaux non photiques comme les interactions sociales et l’heure des repas ont aussi un effet, quoique moins marqué.

Spanish

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