Biological Processes Occurring on a Cycle of Approximately 24 Hours

question 136

Multiple Choice

Biological processes occurring on a cycle of approximately 24 hours are termed as:

• A)biorhythms.
• B)diurnal rhythms.
• C)circadian rhythms.
• D)primal rhythms.

Examine the role of cognitive dissonance in attitude and behavior change.

Acknowledge the contributions of key psychological experiments and theories to the understanding of social behaviors.

Differentiate between internal and external attributions in explaining behaviors.

Understand the classification and diagnostic criteria for various paraphilias.

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Definitions:

Troponin-Tropomyosin Complex

A protein complex involved in the regulation of muscle contraction in skeletal and heart muscles.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

A specialized type of smooth endoplasmic reticulum found in muscle cells, involved in the storage and release of calcium ions for muscle contraction.

Power Stroke

The phase in the cycle of a motor protein, such as myosin in muscle contraction, where force is generated and movement occurs.

Myosin Head

The part of the myosin protein that binds to actin filaments, enabling muscle contraction.