Which of the following statements holds true when the retina of the eyes detect light in the morning?
A. It stimulates the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
B. It stimulates the nucleus accumbens.
C. It stimulates the dorsomedial nucleus.
D. It stimulates the supraoptic nucleus.
Answer: A
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