According to the information presented in the text, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Although nonhuman animals have numerous daily and seasonal circadian rhythms, humans only have circadian rhythms for the sleep/wake cycle and mental alertness.
B)Under normal conditions, each of our circadian rhythms operates on a set schedule that does not vary over the course of each day.
C)There are over 100 bodily processes that systematically vary over the course of each day.
D)Exposure to environmental time cues is not necessary for people to stay entrained to a precise 24-hour schedule of circadian rhythms.

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The text states that "There are over 100 bodily processes that systematically vary over the course of each day." Option A is false as humans have other circadian rhythms beyond sleep/wake and mental alertness. Option B is false as our circadian rhythms can change based on external factors like shift work or jet lag. Option D is false as exposure to environmental time cues (also known as zeitgebers) is important for entraining our circadian rhythms to a precise 24-hour schedule.

According to the Information Presented in the Text, Which of the Following