The origin of the SCN's rhythms may be
A) exposure to the mother's rhythms in utero.
B) input from the retinohypothalamic tract.
C) exposure to melatonin.
D) oscillations of protein production and degradation.

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The SCN's rhythms originate from intrinsic oscillations of protein production and degradation within its neurons, which form the basis of the circadian clock.

The Origin of the SCN's Rhythms May Be