Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?
A) thalamus
B) cerebellum
C) basal ganglia
D) hypothalamus
Answer: D
Rationale: One key brain structure in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle is the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which is part of the hypothalamus.
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