A "Slate" Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

A "slate" is

• A) a tool for creating sound effects in postproduction.
• B) a sign held in front of the lens to record the number of each take.
• C) a large chart listing the personnel due to work on a film on any given day.
• D) a device used to signal extras in large crowd scenes.

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Definitions:

SCN Cells

Specialized neurons located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain that regulate circadian rhythms.

Retinal Ganglion Cells

Retinal ganglion cells are neurons located in the retina that receive visual information from photoreceptors and send it to the brain via the optic nerve.

Melanopsin

A photopigment found in specialized photosensitive retinal ganglion cells, important for regulating circadian rhythms and pupil constriction in response to light.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms by regulating melatonin production, affecting sleep and wakefulness.