More-or-less independent circadian rhythms are found in many organs and cells in the body outside the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN), the "master clock". These clocks, called peripheral oscillators, are found in the adrenal gland,[citation needed] oesophagus, lungs, liver, pancreas, spleen, thymus, and skin.[citation needed] Though oscillators in the skin respond to light, a systemic influence has not been proven. There is also some evidence that the olfactory bulb and prostate may experience oscillations when cultured, suggesting that these structures may also be weak oscillators.[citation needed] COUNT 5
QSN1 Where else beside the SCN cells are independent circadian rhythms also found? ANS1 organs and cells QSN2 What is the term for the independent clocks? ANS2 peripheral oscillators QSN3 What is the SCN considered to be in comparison to the peripheral oscillators? ANS3 master clock QSN4 In what body gland are the peripheral oscillators located? ANS4 adrenal gland QSN5 To what do oscillators in the skin respond? ANS5 light