The suprachiasmatic nucleus; a responsive clock regulating homeostasis by daily changing the setpoints of physiological parameters
RM Buijs, MAG Ruiz, RM Hernández… - Autonomic Neuroscience, 2019 - Elsevier
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is responsible for determining circadian variations in
physiological setpoints. The SCN achieves such control through projections to different
target structures within and outside the hypothalamus. Thus the SCN prepares the
physiology of the body every 24 h via hormones and autonomic nervous system (ANS), to
coming changes in behavior. Resulting rhythms in hormones and ANS activity transmit a
precise message to selective organs, adapting their sensitivity to coming hormones …
physiological setpoints. The SCN achieves such control through projections to different
target structures within and outside the hypothalamus. Thus the SCN prepares the
physiology of the body every 24 h via hormones and autonomic nervous system (ANS), to
coming changes in behavior. Resulting rhythms in hormones and ANS activity transmit a
precise message to selective organs, adapting their sensitivity to coming hormones …
