Review
Research advances on the effects of biological rhythm disorders on physiology and behavioral cognitions
Zhou Peng, Dong Xiao, An Xingwei, Qi Hongzhi, Liu Shuang, Wan Bokun, Ming Dong
Published 2020-03-15
Cite as Chin J Aerospace Med, 2020, 31(1): 55-62. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-6239.2020.01.013
Abstract
ObjectiveTo promote further researches by discussing the physiological effects caused by the disorder of biorhythm.
Literature resource and selectionResearch papers and literature reviews published at home and abroad.
Literature quotationSeventy-three published papers and reviews were cited.
Literature synthesisThe biological rhythms that spontaneously and periodically regulate physiological and behavioral levels in organisms has extremely important physiological functions, and it plays a broad and important regulatory role in human metabolism, psychological cognition and emotional behavior. Long-term biological rhythm disorders can lead to serious imbalances in metabolism, immune reduction, sleep disorders, cognitive decline and other serious physical and mental health problems. This paper introduces the composition and regulation mechanism of the biological rhythm system and focuses on the research status of two groups of people who are easy to be influenced by biological rhythm disorder, such as long-term space activities and shift work. From the perspective of physiological effect, the disturbance of biological rhythm can disrupt homeostasis of human body, increase heart rate variability, reduce sleep quality, and reduce behavioral activities. From the cognitive aspect, the disruption of biorhythm can affect the alertness, learning and memory functions of the brain, and further reduce the work efficiency.
ConclusionsThe physiological mechanism of biorhythm disorder requires further studies and the comprehensive considerations should be taken include cognition, behavior and working performance.
Key words:
Biological rhythm; Physiological effect; Cognitive behavior; Regulatory mechanisms; Counterplot
Contributor Information
Zhou Peng
School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Detection Technology and Instrumentation, Tianjin 300072, China
Dong Xiao
School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
An Xingwei
Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Qi Hongzhi
School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Liu Shuang
Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Wan Bokun
School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Ming Dong
School of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
