Which of the Following Statements About the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Is

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the suprachiasmatic nucleus is FALSE?

• A)The suprachiasmatic nucleus is your internal "biological clock."
• B)The suprachiasmatic nucleus governs the timing of circadian rhythms, including the sleep/wake cycle and the mental alertness cycle.
• C)The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a cluster of neurons located in the brain structure called the hypothalamus.
• D)The suprachiasmatic nucleus secretes a naturally occurring compound called adenosine that increases mental alertness.

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