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Suprachiasmatic nucleus

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Anatomy and Physiology I

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The suprachiasmatic nucleus is a tiny region located in the hypothalamus of the brain, responsible for controlling circadian rhythms. It acts as the body's master clock, coordinating daily cycles of sleep, wakefulness, and other physiological processes.

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