What Happens After Damage to the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Itself

question 60

Multiple Choice

 What happens after damage to the suprachiasmatic nucleus itself?

• A) Light no longer resets the biological clock, but the animal continues generating a 24-hour rhythm.
• B) Animals' activity patterns become less consistent and no longer respond to light and dark cycles.
• C) Animals lose their biological rhythms of temperature, but keep other circadian rhythms.
• D) Animals begin to maintain a constant level of activity throughout the 24-hour day.

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