Which of the Following Does Not Characterize the Suprachiasmatic Nuclei

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of mammals?

• A) It is the master circadian clock.
• B) Its destruction results in arrhythmia.
• C) It consists of two clusters of neurons.
• D) Its underlying molecular mechanism involves positive feedback loops.
• E) It is located above the optic chiasm.

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