There Is More Than One Circadian Clock: This Conclusion Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

There is more than one circadian clock: This conclusion is supported by the finding that bilateral lesions of the

• A) suprachiasmatic nuclei abolish all circadian rhythms.
• B) suprachiasmatic nuclei do NOT abolish circadian rhythms.
• C) raphé nucleus abolish sleep.
• D) raphé nucleus abolish wakefulness.
• E) suprachiasmatic nuclei abolish sleep.

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Definitions:

Higher Frequency

Refers to a greater number of cycles or events per unit time, often used in the context of waves or signals.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the temples, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, crucial for transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.