Our Sleeping-Waking Cycle Follows A(n)__________ Rhythm

question 12

Multiple Choice

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

• A)infradian
• B)circadian
• C)diurnal
• D)ultradian

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Definitions:

Palmar Reflex

The palmar reflex is an involuntary response seen in infants, where the baby's fingers close around an object placed in their palm.

Ulnar Grasp

A developmental milestone in infants around 4 to 6 months of age, exhibiting a clumsy motion of reaching and grabbing objects using the whole hand, specifically utilizing the fingers and the ulnar side.

Myelination

The process of coating the axons of neurons with a fatty layer called myelin, which speeds up the transmission of neural signals.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a key role in motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements, also involved in some cognitive functions.