SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS (SCN)

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N., Pam M.S.
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a small region of the hypothalamus where circadian rhythms are controlled. See biological clock. Direct input from retina is received by this. You can also read biological clock for understanding.

SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS (SCN): "The suprachiasmatic nucleus receives input from the retina."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. ANIMAL CIRCADIAN RHYTHM
  2. DIURNAL
  3. STRIATUM
  4. OPTIC DISK
  5. JET LAG
  6. MYOELECTRIC PROTHESIS
  7. WAKING CENTER
  8. BASIC REST-ACTIVITY CYCLE (BRAC)
  9. VENTROMEDIAL NUCLEUS
  10. VISCERAL BRAIN
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS (SCN)," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 13, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/suprachiasmatic-nucleus-scn/ (accessed March 1, 2021).
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