Jack is studying for a quiz and records in his notes that the SCN is the ______ and ________.

A. suprachiasmatic nucleus; is the only biological clock in the body.
B. superficial cortical nucleus; is one of multiple, independent biological clocks in the body.
C. suprachiasmatic nucleus; may be viewed as the body's "master clock."
D. superficial cortical nucleus; responds more slowly to phase shifts than clocks in other types of tissue.


Answer: C

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