The hypothalamus controls the __________
A) hypnotic suggestibility ratio.
B) sleep-wakefulness cycle.
C) frequency of nightmares.
D) growth hormones that occur during sleep.

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating the sleep-wakefulness cycle. It contains cells that produce the hormone melatonin, which is involved in the sleep-inducing process, and helps control the timing of sleep. While the hypothalamus does play a role in regulating some hormones, such as growth hormones, this is not its primary function. It is not involved in hypnotic suggestibility ratio or frequency of nightmares.

The Hypothalamus Controls the __________