Light Information Reaches the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Via The

question 110

Multiple Choice

Light information reaches the suprachiasmatic nucleus via the:

• A)lateral geniculate pathway.
• B)occipital cortex.
• C)thalamic pathway.
• D)retinohypothalamic pathway.

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Definitions:

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a role in glucose metabolism, inflammation suppression, and immune system regulation.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic process that generates glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, critical for maintaining blood sugar levels.

Glycogenolysis

The biochemical process of breaking down glycogen into glucose, providing a source of energy as needed by the body.

Parathyroid Hormone

This is a compound released by the parathyroid glands, responsible for managing blood calcium concentrations.