The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) determines the timing of sleep and uses input from the eyes to synchronize various body rhythms with the external day-night cycle.
1. Determines the time of day that person sleeps<div>2. Input from eye allos SCN to synchronize multiple body rhythms with external rhythms of night and day </div>
| Front | What role does the suprachiasmic nucleus have on sleep? |
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| Back | 1. Determines the time of day that person sleeps 2. Input from eye allos SCN to synchronize multiple body rhythms with external rhythms of night and day |
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