A frequent flier has problems with jet lag.He decides that he can control this by changing the seat he normally occupies in the aircraft.This strategy is:
A) not likely to work because jet lag is caused by protein imbalances that result from having to eat at irregular times
B) going to fail because jet lag is caused by a lack of synchrony between biological and chronological clocks
C) likely to work because jet lag is caused by the nature of movement in an aircraft and this is experienced differently in different parts of the plane
D) not likely to work because jet lag is caused by the tiring nature of travel

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Jet lag is caused by a disruption in circadian rhythms, which results from a lack of synchronization between biological and chronological clocks. While changing seats may affect the experience of movement in the aircraft, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the underlying cause of jet lag. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

A Frequent Flier Has Problems with Jet Lag