Biological clock - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hippocampus correct answersa neural center located in the limbic system; helps process explicit memories for storage (helps decide where the memories go) Activation synthesis model correct answersThe theory proposing that dreams have no meaning alpha waves correct answersbrain waves that indicate a state of relaxation or light sleep Amphetamines correct answersdrugs that stimulate neural activity, causing speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes. Stimulant drug ...

biological aging - ANSWERthe deterioration of that leads inevitably to their death emerging adulthood - ANSWERperiod of the life span extending from about age 18 to age 25 or even later, period between adolescence and full fledged adulthood rite of passage - ANSWERA ritual that marks a person's "passage" from one status to another, usually in reference to rituals marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. (body painting, circumcision, quinceañera...etc) maturation - ...

fixed action pattern - Answer-a sequence of unlearned acts directly linked to a simple stimulus sign stimulus - Answer-External sensory stimulus that triggers a fixed action pattern. how do birds know where to migrate? - Answer-1. relative to the sun 2. landmarks 3. stars 4. magnetic field cirannual rhythms - Answer-behavioral rhythms linked to the yearly cycle of seasons circadian rhythm - Answer-the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle signal - Answer-...

NR 226 Exam 2: Sleep, Fluid and Electrolytes Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is a common experience that can affect an individual's perception and reaction to their environment? Sleep is a common experience that can affect an individual's perception and reaction to their environment, characterized by a decreased state of consciousness. What is the condition of not having enough sleep, which can be either chronic or acute? Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough s...

geriatric disengagement theory - correct answer progressive social disengagement occurs with aging *psychosocial theory activity theory - correct answer "successful aging" Maintaining a high level of activity and involvement -measured by individuals satisfaction with life *psychosocial theory pacemaker theory - correct answer programmed decline or cessation of many components occurs in the nervous and endocrine systems *biologic theory immunity theory - correct answer Progra...

First cells would have been autonomous, membrane-bound units capable of self-replication requiring - ANSWER-nucleic acids RNA - ANSWER-• RNA has catalytic activity (ribozymes) .• First enzymes could have been RNA. • Earliest self-replicating molecules could have been RNA. • Proteins are better catalysts and DNA is more stable than RNA Earliest organisms: - ANSWER-• Probably primary heterotrophs .• Derived nutrients from the environment. • No need to synthesize own food aut...

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE DR. C IUPUI EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 biorhythm - answer inherent timing mechanism that controls or initiates biological processes biological clock - answer -neural system that times behavior -allows animals to anticipate events before they happen free-running rhythm - answer the internally generated rhythm observed in individuals living in the absence of time cues entrainment - answer the process of altering the free-running cycle to fit a different ...

CPNRE chapter 9 - nursing care of the aging adult 2024 nursing roles/care of the older adult -Answer-1. care provider -focus on maintaining optimal state of health -focus on prevention of problems, promoting healthy lifestyle, managing symptoms 2. educator -maintaining health, incr public awareness of problems affecting older population 3. data collection -assess need for services 4. patient advocate -ensure rights of older adult preserved with health care, treatment, end of life care ...

fixed action pattern - Answer-a sequence of unlearned acts directly linked to a simple stimulus sign stimulus - Answer-External sensory stimulus that triggers a fixed action pattern. how do birds know where to migrate? - Answer-1. relative to the sun 2. landmarks 3. stars 4. magnetic field cirannual rhythms - Answer-behavioral rhythms linked to the yearly cycle of seasons circadian rhythm - Answer-the biological clock; regular bodily rhythms that occur on a 24-hour cycle signal - Answer-...

NUR 2214 Nursing Care of Older Adult Module 2 Theories and Terms, Answered-What do the biological theories of aging do? - Help nurses understand older adult changes, behaviors, and to recognize problems and provide interventions over time. Not just one theories explains it, must be supported with evidence over time. What is the free radical theory? - The idea that molecules that are harmful to the human body that are unstable move around the body, causing harm to living cells. This can di...