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Circadian Rhythms and Sleep-wake Cycles
Circadian Rhythms and Sleep-wake Cycles
Circadian rhythms, reflected in parameters like body temperature, are distinct from sleep-wake cycles. Humans’ intrinsic circadian period exceeds 24 hours and persists in darkness. Sleep-wake timing, influenced by social obligations, deviates from natural rhythms. Observing free-day wake and sleep patterns may better reveal individual circadian cycles.
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