Asked by
Cherese Williams
on Oct 26, 2024
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In an environment in which temperature, light, and other conditions remain constant 24 hours a day, most people
A) awaken and fall asleep at irregular, inconsistent intervals.
B) still awaken and go to sleep on a nearly 24-hour schedule.
C) remain awake almost all the time.
D) easily adjust to wake-sleep cycles that last a lot longer or shorter than 24 hours.
Circadian Rhythm
The intrinsic system that manages the sleep-wake pattern, cycling approximately every 24 hours.
Temperature
A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold, measured with a thermometer and scientifically defined through thermodynamic principles.
Light
A specific segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.
- Attain an understanding of the notion and repercussions of circadian rhythms on sleep-wake sequences.
- Acknowledge the effect of external cues like light on sleep patterns and physiological processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Attain an understanding of the notion and repercussions of circadian rhythms on sleep-wake sequences.
- Acknowledge the effect of external cues like light on sleep patterns and physiological processes.