The body's internal "master clock" is
A) the pons.
B) the occipital cortex.
C) the thalamus
D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Name: The body's internal "master clock" is A) the pons. B) the occipital cortex. C) the thalamus D) the suprachiasmatic nucleus.
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The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is located in the hypothalamus and is considered the body's master clock. It regulates the body's circadian rhythms or 24-hour cycle, including sleep and wakefulness.

The Body's Internal "Master Clock" Is