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Circadian Rhythm

One biological rhythm is the 24-hour circadian rhythm (often known as the ‘body clock’), which is reset by levels of light. The word circadian is from the Latin ‘circa’ which means about, and ‘dian’ which means day. Examples of circadian rhythms include the sleep-wave cycle and body temperature.