The Structure in the Brain That Serves as an 'Internal

question 56

Multiple Choice

The structure in the brain that serves as an 'internal clock' for circadian rhythms is the

• A) periaqueductal grey.
• B) photo-optic ganglion.
• C) hypothalamus.
• D) pineal gland.
• E) suprachiasmatic nucleus.

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