Circadian Rhythm

Topic: Anatomy

Created on Monday, October 8 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Monday, October 8 2007.

 
        A) Supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus
 
        B) Cerebellum
 
        C) Suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus
 
        D) Paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus
 
        E) Lateral geniculate nucleus
 

 

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This question was created on October 08, 2007 by jdmiles.
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ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus is associated with contol of the circadian rhythm.  (See References)

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B) Cerebellum

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus is associated with contol of the circadian rhythm.  (See References)

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C) Suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus is associated with contol of the circadian rhythm.  (See References)

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D) Paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus is associated with contol of the circadian rhythm.  (See References)

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E) Lateral geniculate nucleus

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus is associated with contol of the circadian rhythm.  (See References)

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References:

1. Kandel, E.R., Schwartz, J.H., and Jessel, T.M. (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0838577016)

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anatomy
Circadian Rhythm
Question ID: 100807099
Question written by J. Douglas Miles, (C) 2006-2009, all rights reserved.
Created: 10/08/2007
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