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How the biological clock regulates phases of wakefulness

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How the biological clock regulates phases of wakefulness
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The circadian clock is an internal biological system that regulates sleep-wake cycles, as well as many physiological functions such as body temperature and hormone production. In many animals, this clock relies on a network of neurons that generates rhythms of approximately 24 hours.

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