The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Is a Pair of Cell Clusters in the ________

question 88

Multiple Choice

The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a pair of cell clusters in the ________ that controls circadian rhythm.

• A) pineal gland
• B) brainstem
• C) motor cortex
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

SIECUS

An acronym for the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, an organization focused on advocating for comprehensive sex education.

STIs

Infections transmitted through sexual contact, known as sexually transmitted infections.

Abstinence-Only

An educational or personal approach focusing exclusively on abstaining from sexual activity, often until marriage.

Sexual Debut

Penile-vaginal or anal intercourse that occurs for the first time in a person’s life; it is often considered a milestone for many adolescents.