Some animals in cold-weather habitats hibernate for long periods of time during the winter by sleeping in dark dens until the weather becomes warmer.Hibernation
A) does not affect melatonin secretion because the sun and moon are still rising and setting.
B) decreases melatonin secretion because the temperature is low.
C) increases melatonin secretion because the temperature is low.
D) increases melatonin secretion because the animal is asleep in the dark.
E) decreases melatonin secretion because the animal is asleep in the dark.

Question

Some animals in cold-weather habitats hibernate for long periods of time during the winter by sleeping in dark dens until the weather becomes warmer.Hibernation
A) does not affect melatonin secretion because the sun and moon are still rising and setting.
B) decreases melatonin secretion because the temperature is low.
C) increases melatonin secretion because the temperature is low.
D) increases melatonin secretion because the animal is asleep in the dark.
E) decreases melatonin secretion because the animal is asleep in the dark.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Melatonin is strongly associated with good quality sleep in humans.

Some Animals in Cold-Weather Habitats Hibernate for Long Periods of Time