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Circadian Clocks

MESHD057906

Biological mechanism that controls CIRCADIAN RHYTHM. Circadian clocks exist in the simplest form in cyanobacteria and as more complex systems in fungi, plants, and animals. In humans the system includes photoresponsive RETINAL GANGLION CELLS and the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS that acts as the central oscillator.

Synonyms

  • Circadian Clock
  • Clock, Circadian
  • Clocks, Circadian
  • Circadian Clock System
  • Circadian Clock Systems
  • Clock System, Circadian
  • Clock Systems, Circadian
  • System, Circadian Clock
  • Systems, Circadian Clock
  • Circadian Timing System
  • Circadian Timing Systems
  • System, Circadian Timing
  • Systems, Circadian Timing
  • Timing System, Circadian
  • Timing Systems, Circadian

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:24:38.588Z