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What is the name of the internal rhythm that regulates our sleep-wake cycle?
What is the name of the internal rhythm that regulates our sleep-wake cycle?
- Environmental cycle
- Circadian rhythm (correct)
- Biological clock
- Daily rhythm
Where is the biological clock located in mammals?
Where is the biological clock located in mammals?
- Cerebrum
- Medulla oblongata
- Hypothalamus (correct)
- Cerebellum
What do biological clocks require to be calibrated to an exact 24-hour cycle?
What do biological clocks require to be calibrated to an exact 24-hour cycle?
- Environmental cues (correct)
- Hormonal stimulation
- Nutrient intake
- Genetic programming
What is the primary consideration for choosing the type of signal to send during communication?
What is the primary consideration for choosing the type of signal to send during communication?
Why is a visual signal not effective at night?
Why is a visual signal not effective at night?
What is the primary function of a biological clock?
What is the primary function of a biological clock?
What is the purpose of using multiple signals in animal communication?
What is the purpose of using multiple signals in animal communication?
Which process is responsible for regulating body temperature in warm-blooded animals?
Which process is responsible for regulating body temperature in warm-blooded animals?
What is the temperature of a bird's internal body system?
What is the temperature of a bird's internal body system?
During which process do the male and female gametes combine to form a zygote?
During which process do the male and female gametes combine to form a zygote?
What is the purpose of the tunica vaginalis in the testicles?
What is the purpose of the tunica vaginalis in the testicles?
Why are the testicles located outside of the abdominal cavity?
Why are the testicles located outside of the abdominal cavity?
What is the function of the cremasteric reflex in the testicles?
What is the function of the cremasteric reflex in the testicles?
What triggers the contraction of blood vessels in the penis to allow an erection to happen?
What triggers the contraction of blood vessels in the penis to allow an erection to happen?
What is the main function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the main function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the infundibulum in the fallopian tubes?
What is the purpose of the infundibulum in the fallopian tubes?
What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization and implantation do not occur?
What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization and implantation do not occur?
What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization occur in the female reproductive system?
Where does fertilization occur in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the vagina in the female reproductive system?
