While the Most Common Biological Rhythms People Experience Are Circadian

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Multiple Choice

While the most common biological rhythms people experience are circadian, humans:

• A) also have some longer cycles that are about a month in length.
• B) also have some shorter cycles that are about 90 minutes in length.
• C) also experience both longer and shorter cycles.
• D) experience some shorter cycles, but don't experience seasonal rhythms like some animals do.

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