One of the reasons that a poor night (or several poor nights!) of sleep can cause such problems in a person's life is that it disrupts their ____ rhythm.
A) circadian
B) programmed
C) neuritic
D) homeostatic

Question

One of the reasons that a poor night (or several poor nights!) of sleep can cause such problems in a person's life is that it disrupts their ____ rhythm.
A) ​circadian
B) ​programmed
C) ​neuritic
D) ​homeostatic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The circadian rhythm is the body's internal biological clock that regulates physiological and behavioral processes on a 24-hour cycle, including sleep-wake cycles. Disrupting this rhythm can lead to difficulties with sleeping, decreased alertness and performance during the day, and other negative effects on health and well-being. The other options (programmed, neuritic, homeostatic) do not relate specifically to the regulation of sleep and waking patterns.

One of the Reasons That a Poor Night (Or Several