Practice question
What is 'circadian dysrhythmia' and how does it affect air traffic controllers on shift work?
- The disruption of the body's natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, causing sleepiness, reduced alertness, and slower reaction times
- A cardiac arrhythmia caused by working near high-voltage radar consoles
- A temporary speech impediment caused by talking rapidly on the radio
- The synchronization of breathing cycles with radar sweeps
Answer: A — The disruption of the body's natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, causing sleepiness, reduced alertness, and slower reaction times
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