Circadian Rhythms Are Controlled by a Biological Clock, Located in a Teardrop-Shaped

question 115

Multiple Choice

Circadian rhythms are controlled by a biological clock, located in a teardrop-shaped cluster of cells in the _______________.

• A) thalamus
• B) corpus callosum
• C) occipital lobe
• D) hypothalamus

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