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Occult blood specimens from stools are common screening tools for early detection of:


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Serotonin

A chemical messenger vital for regulating mood, digestion, sleep, and various bodily activities.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, functioning as the body's internal clock.

Sleep Cycles

The progression through various stages of sleep, including REM and non-REM phases, which repeat approximately every 90 minutes.

Digestion

The biological process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable components, primarily occurring in the stomach and intestines.

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