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Rhyolite is a fine-grained extrusive rock composed of feldspar with some quartz.
Biological Clock
An internal timing mechanism in organisms that regulates physiological and behavioral functions in a rhythmic cycle, such as sleep-wake patterns or reproductive cycles.
Desynchronization
The process by which two or more systems that were once operating in harmony lose their synchronized state.
Third Shift
Refers to the working hours from midnight to 8 AM, also known as the graveyard shift, which can disrupt natural circadian rhythms.
Consolidation
The process by which memories become stable in the brain following their initial acquisition, moving from a short-term to a long-term storage.
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