Body rhythms and circadian · Physiology

Jet lag occurs primarily due to:

  1. Sleep deprivation occurring entirely on its own
  2. Mismatch between internal clock and local time
  3. Reduced production of the hormone melatonin
  4. Increased sympathetic nervous system activity
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Correct answer: Mismatch between internal clock and local time

Jet lag results from desynchronization between the internal circadian clock and the new time zone. Symptoms persist until re-entrainment occurs.

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