In the hypothalamus,which area is responsible for controlling the circadian clock by sending messages to the pineal gland to increase or reduce the secretion of melatonin?
A) The putamanic body
B) The suprachiasmatic nucleus
C) The prefrontal sulcus
D) The dorsolateral cortex

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus is responsible for maintaining the circadian rhythm and controls the release of melatonin from the pineal gland. The putamanic body, prefrontal sulcus, and dorsolateral cortex are not involved in this process.

In the Hypothalamus,which Area Is Responsible for Controlling the Circadian