10 Questions
What term is used to describe the 24-hour biological cycle in organisms?
Circadian rhythm
What does the Latin word 'nocte' mean?
Night
Which of the following is NOT affected by the circadian rhythm?
Hair color
How do external cues help the body's internal clock?
They calibrate the internal clock to exactly 24 hours
What happens to the body's internal clock in the absence of external stimuli?
It continues to run normally
What keeps our internal clocks on track?
The changing of day to night and night to day
Why do we experience 'jet lag' when quickly changing time zones?
Our internal biological clock needs time to adjust
Where is the biological clock located in mammals?
In a small cluster of nerve cells in the hypothalamus
Why are biological clocks different from other metabolic processes?
They are not affected by temperature changes
Why is it important for plants to keep track of the time of year?
To know when to flower based on sunlight received
Explore the fascinating concept of internal rhythms in your body, where various bodily functions like temperature, blood pressure, and metabolism follow a consistent 24-hour cycle called the biological clock. Discover how your body runs on a schedule even without external cues like daylight.
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