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Which of the following structure is known as the centre for 'sleep switch'?

A
Suprachiasmatic nucleus
B
Ventro lateral preoptic area
C
Neo coex
D
Nucleus of tractus solitarius
High-Yield Explanation
Ventro lateral preoptic area in anterior hypothalamus plays a key role in regulation of sleep. It acts as a sleep generating nucleus thus it serves as a centre for sleep switch. Suprachiasmatic nucleus is responsible for the circadian rhythm. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 23rd Edition, Page 236

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