The Impact of Circadian Rhythms Is Best Illustrated by

question 53

Multiple Choice

The impact of circadian rhythms is best illustrated by

• A) the differing musical preferences of younger and older persons.
• B) fluctuations in energy level and alertness across the span of a day.
• C) the different study habits of men and women.
• D) the different personalities of people born during different months of the year.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

The region of the brain responsible for processing auditory information and is also involved in memory and emotion.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the brain's temporal lobe involved in understanding spoken language and semantic processing.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

White Matter

Tissue in the brain and spinal cord made up of nerve fibers that connect different parts of the nervous system, important for efficient communication between neurons.