How would you explain that some blind individuals do not have sleep problems?

A. Light does not readjust their circadian rhythms.
B. These individuals are often prescribed sleeping pills to prevent any sleep disturbances.
C. Because of plasticity, the brain pathways to the SCN become rewired.
D. The pathway for light to the SCN is not damaged while the pathway required for vision is damaged.


Answer: D

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