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Arham Pinem
on Dec 11, 2024
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The part of the brain that is NOT involved in maintaining sleep/wake cycles is the
A) suprachiasmatic nucleus.
B) pineal gland.
C) hypothalamus.
D) hippocampus.
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
A region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.
Pineal Gland
A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns.
Hippocampus
A part of the brain located within the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.
- Identify the function of particular sections of the brain in regulating sleep/wake rhythms and their contribution to consciousness.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the function of particular sections of the brain in regulating sleep/wake rhythms and their contribution to consciousness.