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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A part of the brain located in the hypothalamus that regulates circadian rhythms.

Circadian Rhythm

A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours, affecting physical, mental, and behavioral changes in living organisms.

Pineal Gland

A small, pine-cone-shaped endocrine gland in the brain that produces and secretes the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

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