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Q1. Define “Biological Rhythms” and explain the two infradian rhythms. Biological rhythms are defined as a periodic, more or less regular, fluctuation in a biological system that may or may not have psychological implications. Infradian rhythms are a certain type of biological rhythm that is a occurring less frequently than once a day, such as birds migrating, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and the menstrual cycle. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an infradian rhythm that affects many …

…s consciousness, often causing hallucinations, and also disrupt perception of time, space, and vision. Anabolic steroids are a separate category of drugs that are often used by athletes. Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass, increase strength in muscle mass, increase body hair, and cause liver and heart disease. Marijuana is the last type of drug. Marijuana blocks short term and long term memory, causes a sense of unreality, impairs coordination, concentration, visual perception, and reaction time.