Melatonin plays a key role in regulating which body rhythm?
AThe cardiac pacing rhythm
BThe yearly growth rhythm
CThe 24-hour diurnal rhythm
DThe breathing rhythm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The 24-hour diurnal rhythm
Pineal melatonin maintains the daily sleep-wake and body temperature rhythms.
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