Which Brain Nucleus Is the Body's "Biological Clock

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which brain nucleus is the body's "biological clock"?

• A) dorsomedial nucleus
• B) subthalamic nucleus
• C) lentiform nucleus
• D) suprachiastmatic nucleus

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Definitions:

Thermoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other parts of the body that detect changes in temperature.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, playing integral roles in taste and smell, as well as internal conditions like oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joint capsules that help to provide information about body position and movement.

Photoreceptors

are specialized cells in organisms that respond to light, allowing for vision and light-guided behaviors.