Body's Daily Biological Rhythms

Definition

Our body's daily biological rhythms refer to regular patterns or cycles that occur within our bodies over a 24-hour period. These rhythms include sleep-wake cycles, hormone production fluctuations, and changes in body temperature.

Related terms

Circadian Rhythm:

A 24-hour internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles and other biological processes.

Melatonin:

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps regulate sleep patterns and influences circadian rhythms.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN):

A cluster of cells in the hypothalamus that acts as the body's master clock, controlling circadian rhythms.