Jasmine Is Experiencing Jet Lag After a Long Flight, That

question 427

Multiple Choice

Jasmine is experiencing jet lag after a long flight, that is, her body had difficulty adjusting to the time difference so that she felt sleepy when she should be awake and vice versa.Which gland and hormone are responsible for Jasmine's condition?

• A) thyroid gland-----thyroxin
• B) adrenal gland----epinephrine
• C) adrenal gland----norepinephrine
• D) pineal gland------melatonin

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Definitions:

Quadriceps Tendon

A tendon that connects the quadriceps muscle to the patella (kneecap) allowing for knee extension.

Blinking

A rapid, involuntary action involving the immediate opening and closing of the eyelids to lubricate and protect the eye.

Meter Stick

A measuring stick one meter long, used for measuring lengths or distances.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.