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Biological Rhythms: Studies in Chronobiology

Synopsis
Demonstrates how body rhythms affect a variety of activities in both single-celled and multi-celled organismns. Contrasts natural and mechanical cycles, investigates circadian rhythms, describes body mechanisms that set and change internal clocks and shows evidence of synchronisation and shifting of biological clocks.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 22 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1977
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Introductory courses in physiology and biology*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
biological rhythms

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation

Web
http://www.eb.com External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 312 347 7944
Fax
+1 312 347 7903
Address
Chicago, IL 60604
USA

Distributor

Name

National Education Video Library

Contact
John Lovell
Email
tryfannevl@aol.com
Phone
01286 676001 or 07768 105467
Fax
01286 676001
Address
Arfon House
Bontnewydd
Caernarvon
Gwynned
LL54 7UN
Notes
Formerly the National Audio Visual (Aids) Library. No longer holds 16mm material. Retains the negatives and copyright to the EFVA material, but have no viewing copies. Video only. (1/97) Alternative address might be Arfon House, Bontnewydd, Caernarvon, Gwynned LL54 7UN Telephone/Fax 01286 676001

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