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.