The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a structure at the base of the brain known to be involved in

a. pain perception.
b. sexual motivation.
c. maintaining circadian rhythms.
d. susceptibility to hypnosis.
e. dreaming


Ans: c. maintaining circadian rhythms.

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