Internal Rhythms and Biological Clocks

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What term is used to describe the 24-hour biological cycle in organisms?

  • Diurnal rhythm
  • Circadian rhythm (correct)
  • External rhythm
  • Nocturnal rhythm

What does the Latin word 'nocte' mean?

  • Month
  • Year
  • Night (correct)
  • Day

Which of the following is NOT affected by the circadian rhythm?

  • Metabolic rate
  • Hair color (correct)
  • Body temperature
  • Cell division

How do external cues help the body's internal clock?

<p>They calibrate the internal clock to exactly 24 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the body's internal clock in the absence of external stimuli?

<p>It continues to run normally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What keeps our internal clocks on track?

<p>The changing of day to night and night to day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we experience 'jet lag' when quickly changing time zones?

<p>Our internal biological clock needs time to adjust (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the biological clock located in mammals?

<p>In a small cluster of nerve cells in the hypothalamus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are biological clocks different from other metabolic processes?

<p>They are not affected by temperature changes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for plants to keep track of the time of year?

<p>To know when to flower based on sunlight received (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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