The Call to Sleep
Author - Larry A. Law
July 21, 2020
Larry A. Law
| The urge to sleep is due to the Circadian Rhythm which is an internal 24-hour and 15-minute clock. It is called the suprachiasmatic nucleus and is located in the middle of your brain. It consists of 20,000 brain cells connected to optic nerves in your eyes and is reset by sunlight every day. It also coordinates core body temperature fluctuations. Core temperature is higher during the day while you are awake. It lowers as you get ready to sleep and is at its lowest during sleep.
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