The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)
A)is the only biological clock in the body.
B)is one of multiple, independent biological clocks in the body.
C)may be viewed as the body's "master clock."
D)responds more slowly to phase shifts than clocks in other types of tissue.

Question

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)​ 
A)is the only biological clock in the body. 
B)is one of multiple, independent biological clocks in the body. 
C)may be viewed as the body's "master clock." 
D)responds more slowly to phase shifts than clocks in other types of tissue.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is considered the body's "master clock" because it coordinates the various peripheral clocks in the body, synchronizing them to the 24-hour day-night cycle.

The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)​

The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)