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Crystal Collins
on Oct 18, 2024
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Your friend Helen just started working the night shift at the post office.This change in her work hours
A) will result in decreasing levels of cortisol in the body.
B) might lead to an increased probability of daydreaming.
C) may cause Helen to be at increased risk for heart disease.
D) will result in longer hours of sleep.
Cortisol
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which is released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.
Post Office
A public institution responsible for the collection, sorting, transport, and delivery of mail and packages.
Night Shift
A work shift that takes place during the nighttime hours, typically starting late in the evening or at midnight and ending in the morning.
- Gain insight into the idea of the circadian rhythm and its influence on physiological processes and human behavior.
- Comprehend how external and internal determinants influence states of awareness.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the idea of the circadian rhythm and its influence on physiological processes and human behavior.
- Comprehend how external and internal determinants influence states of awareness.