Asked by
Tashanna Grant-Bucknor
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
What aspect of circadian rhythms might explain why we tend to feel so tired at night?
A) Body temperature bottoms out on Monday mornings.
B) The three biorhythm patterns converge at low points on Mondays.
C) Heart rates typically increase at night.
D) There is an organ in the brain sensitive to light changes, which then affects our sleepiness.
Circadian Rhythms
Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.
Body Temperature
A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, indicative of the physical state of the body, typically around 37°C (98.6°F) in humans.
- Recognize the role of circadian rhythms in regulating sleep-wake cycles.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of circadian rhythms in regulating sleep-wake cycles.