Preadaptation Refers to

question 259

Multiple Choice

Preadaptation refers to

• A) gradually matching your sleep-waking cycle to a new time schedule.
• B) the steady state of equilibrium maintained by the body.
• C) the mental process of assigning cause to external events.
• D) the process of attributing arousal to a particular source.

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Definitions:

Adulthood

A life stage characterized by full physical development, legal responsibility, and capability for mature relationships and decision-making.

Cardiovascular Fitness

The ability of the heart, blood cells, and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of these tissues to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.

Muscle Mass

The total amount of skeletal muscle in the body, often associated with strength, metabolic rate, and physical fitness.

Osteoporosis

A medical condition characterized by weakened bones, increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures.