AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

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How long does an Ultradian Rhythm cycle last on average?
A
90-110 min
B
Forever
C
10 min at most
D
What’s a Ultradian Rhythm Cycle?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In adults, ultradian cycles of NREM and REM sleep maintain a relatively constant duration of approximately 90 to 110 min across the nocturnal sleep period.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ultradian rhythms last less than 24 hours and can be found in the pattern of human sleep. This cycle alternates between REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid movement) sleep and consists of five stages.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sleep cycle: A sleep cycle lasts about 90 minutes, and during that time we move through five stages of sleep. The first four stages make up our non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, and the fifth stage is when rapid eye movement (REM) sleep occurs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Circadian rhythms can influence important functions in our bodies, such as: Hormone release. Eating habits and digestion. Body temperature.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ultradian sleep cycle in mammals broadly consists of the single sequence of two behavioral states, which are usually called non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

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