A small branch of the optic nerve, known as the ____ extends directly from the retina to the SCN.
A) opticthalamic path
B) retinohypothalamic path
C) opticretinal path
D) retinothalamic path

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The retinohypothalamic path is a small branch of the optic nerve that extends directly from the retina to the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus). This pathway is responsible for the regulation of circadian rhythms, sleep-wake cycles, and other physiological processes that are influenced by the daily cycle of light and darkness. The other options listed (opticthalamic path, opticretinal path, and retinothalamic path) are not accurate descriptions of this particular pathway.

A Small Branch of the Optic Nerve, Known as the ____