Which of the following would describe the electrical activity of neurons in a rat's suprachiasmatic nucleus if it were removed and placed in a dish?
A) The rhythm of the neurons would speed up.
B) The rhythm of the neurons would slow down.
C) There would be no change in the rhythm of the neurons.
D) The suprachiasmatic nucleus would lose all rhythm.
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