In Alaska, the Longest Day of Summer Is Over 20

question 24

Multiple Choice

In Alaska, the longest day of summer is over 20 hours. Predict how this would affect melatonin secretion.

• A) Melatonin secretion would decrease due to the extended length of time an individual is exposed to sunlight.
• B) Melatonin secretion would increase due to the extended length of time an individual is exposed to sunlight.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, which acts as the main relay station for sensory information going to the cerebral cortex.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by a disruption in the connections among cognition, emotion, and conduct, resulting in incorrect perceptions and unsuitable behaviors and emotions.

Hearing Voices

The experience of hearing sounds, often in the form of voices, in the absence of external stimuli, commonly associated with conditions such as schizophrenia or during extreme stress.

Acute Schizophrenia

A term sometimes used to describe the sudden onset of schizophrenia symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, which require immediate medical attention.