Entrainment of Circadian Rhythms Refers to the Process by Which

question 96

Multiple Choice

Entrainment of circadian rhythms refers to the process by which

• A) the periodic oscillations of an animal's activity are dampened.
• B) the length of a typical day is extended.
• C) the rhythms of an animal's activities are synchronized and shifted.
• D) a free-running process is established.

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