Which brain nucleus is the body's "biological clock"?
A) dorsomedial nucleus
B) subthalamic nucleus
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus
D) lentiform nucleus

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), located in the hypothalamus, is known as the body's biological clock as it regulates circadian rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other physiological processes. The other options are not involved in regulating circadian rhythms.

Which Brain Nucleus Is the Body's "Biological Clock