Rhythmicity in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Likely

question 14

Multiple Choice

Rhythmicity in the suprachiasmatic nucleus likely:

• A)is learned.
• B)originated elsewhere in the brain.
• C)is genetically determined.
• D)developed as the result of sunlight.

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Definitions:

Cone Cells

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.

Rhodopsin

A pigment found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, essential for vision in low-light conditions.

Optic Chiasm

An X-shaped structure formed by the crossing over of the optic nerves, allowing visual information from each eye to be processed by both sides of the brain.

Ganglion Cells

Type of neurons located in the retina, transmitting visual information from photoreceptors to the brain.