What Is the Role of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus in Circadian

question 56

Multiple Choice

 What is the role of the suprachiasmatic nucleus in circadian rhythms?

• A) Its neurons generate a 24-hour rhythm by themselves.
• B) Its neurons can reset the biological clock, but they do not generate it.
• C) It relays visual information to the biological clock.
• D) It relays information from the biological clock to areas that control temperature and activity.

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