Circadian rhythm in human nerve conduction velocity

Chronobiologia. 1980 Apr-Jun;7(2):205-9.

Abstract

Motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity was determined bilaterally, evry 4 h, in 6 healthy volunteers. A circadian rhythm was demonstrated in 18 nerves out of 24. A rhythm for both motor and sensory groups could also be determined. The two rhythms differ significantly.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Circadian Rhythm*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motor Neurons / physiology
  • Neural Conduction*
  • Neurons, Afferent / physiology