/oss/taxonomy/term/7231/all en /oss/article/medical-student-contributors/you-are-when-you-eat <p>Our bodies have a built-in clock known as the “suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).” The SCN is a structure within the hypothalamus that contains a collection of neurons that synchronize our internal biological processes with external light cues. This results in biological changes that run on 24-hour cycles known as circadian rhythms. Examples of circadian rhythms include body temperature regulation, sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, alertness, and metabolism.</p> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:03:14 +0000 Daniela Padres 9729 at /oss