PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Our sleep cycle is regulated by a
A
the 24-hour day.
B
the environment.
C
circadian rhythm
D
diet and exercise.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The regulation of sleep is processed by the homeostatic physiology of the circadian rhythm, the sleep/wake cycle. Circadian rhythm is the 24-hour internal clock in our brain that regulates cycles of alertness and sleepiness by responding to light changes in our environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Circadian rhythms are regulated by small nuclei in the middle of the brain. They are called the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN). Nuclei act as control centers. The SCN are connected to other parts of the brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The brain stem, at the base of the brain, communicates with the hypothalamus to control the transitions between wake and sleep. (The brain stem includes structures called the pons, medulla, and midbrain.)

Detailed explanation-4: -These repeating 24-hour cycles are called the circadian rhythm. Your body tries to align your sleep-wake cycle to cues from the environment, such as when it gets light or dark outside, when you eat, and when you are physically active.

Detailed explanation-5: -Diurnal (night and day) Circadian (24 hours) Ultradian (less than 24 hours) Infradian/Circalunar (1 month) Circannual (1 year) 28-Jun-2021

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