The suprachiasmic nuclei of the hypothalamus synchronize and maintain our
A) circadian rhythm
B) motivation to sleep
C) perception of time
D) homeostatic mechanism

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The suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of the hypothalamus are primarily responsible for synchronizing and maintaining our circadian rhythms, which are the physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

The Suprachiasmic Nuclei of the Hypothalamus Synchronize and Maintain Our