Which structure serves as the primary biological clock regulating circadian rhythms in humans?
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Correct answer: Suprachiasmatic nucleus
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus acts as the master circadian clock. It synchronizes physiological rhythms with the light–dark cycle.
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