Asked by imani johnson on May 12, 2024
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This structure in the brain regulates the biological clock in humans.
A) hippocampus
B) amygdala
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus
D) cerebellum
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
A region of the brain located in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, including the sleep-wake cycle.
Biological Clock
A mechanism present in organisms that enables them to regulate their bodily rhythms and behaviors in sync with the day-night cycle.
- Comprehend the neurobiological mechanisms responsible for the control of circadian rhythms and consciousness.
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Nguyen Minh Hieu HE141757May 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a small structure in the hypothalamus of the brain that is responsible for regulating the body's circadian rhythm, or biological clock. It receives information about light levels from the eyes and uses that information to synchronize various physiological processes with external environmental cues. The other structures listed, such as the hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebellum, are not directly involved in regulating the biological clock.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the neurobiological mechanisms responsible for the control of circadian rhythms and consciousness.