The SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) works to regulate the sleep-wake cycles by means of

a. stimulating the hypothalamus to secrete melatonin.
b. stimulating the pituitary gland to release melatonin. c. stimulating the pineal gland to release melatonin.
d. triggering the amygdala to activate the sleep cycle.
e. regulating the production of melatonin by the hippocampus.


c

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a. three b. five c. 10 d. 20

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