Circadian Rhythms Can Best Be Described as

question 110

Multiple Choice

Circadian rhythms can best be described as

• A) heartbeats that trigger a change in blood circulation.
• B) the changes that occur in wakefulness after jet lag and shift work.
• C) the regulation of biological cycles into regular,daily patterns.
• D) the time between sunrise and sunset,which determines sleep patterns.

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Definitions:

Pyrogens

Fever-inducing substances, typically produced by bacteria, which can cause the body's temperature to increase when introduced.

Auscultating

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as a method of diagnosing medical conditions.

Palpatory Reading

The technique of examining the body by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Radial

Related to the radius bone or the radial artery, often used in the context of the lateral aspect of the forearm.