In the Absence of Clocks,miners Trapped Underground for Several Weeks

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the absence of clocks,miners trapped underground for several weeks probably will adopt a rest-activity cycle that is _____ hours in length.

• A)less than 23
• B)about 24
• C)about 25
• D)more than 26

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that is responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it contributes to our sense of balance.

Olfactory Bulb

A brain structure involved in the sense of smell, processing odors and transferring information to the brain.

Olfactory Cilia

Olfactory cilia are hair-like structures located in the nasal cavity that bind odor molecules, playing a critical role in the sense of smell.

Grapheme-Colour Synesthesia

A form of synesthesia where an individual's perception of numbers and letters is associated with the experience of colors.