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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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Chapter 38, Problem 9TYU
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Introduction: The rhythm of life depends of the rhythm of a day as they are parallel to each other. Our body roughly synchronizes with the time of day. It synchronizes with the 24-hour cycle of day and night that depends upon the internal biological clock known as the circadian rhythm.
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Ch. 38.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 38.1 - Prob. 1CCh. 38.1 - Prob. 2CCh. 38.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 38.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 38.2 - Prob. 4LOCh. 38.2 - Prob. 1CCh. 38.2 - Prob. 2CCh. 38.2 - Which hormones are involved in each of the...Ch. 38.3 - Explain how varying amounts of light and darkness...
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