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Subjective evaluations


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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region of the brain in the hypothalamus, responsible for controlling the circadian rhythm or the body's internal clock.

Melatonin

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Glucocorticoid

One of a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisol, secreted in times of stress; important in protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

EEG Patterns

Distinctive electrical activity patterns of the brain, as recorded by electroencephalography, that can indicate normal or abnormal brain function.

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