: the internal mechanisms that schedule periodic bodily functions and activities—usually not used technically
Example Sentences
It takes a while for my body clock to get adjusted when I fly from New York to London.
Recent Examples on the WebThat spectrum of light has a longer wavelength, and is less intrusive and disruptive to our circadian rhythm, or body clock, than shorter wavelengths such as blue light. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 June 2022 Our core body temperature, which correlates to the body clock, decreases before bed as sleep-promoting melatonin levels rise. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 24 July 2022 Using the same principle, getting 5 to 10 minutes of direct daylight first thing in the morning can help to boost you and reset that body clock. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 17 July 2022 That combined with five to 10 minutes of morning sun keep the body clock regulated. Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 17 June 2022 Nate Eovaldi’s been getting up early for the past several days to make sure his internal body clock was good to go for the 12:10 start time of the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Orioles. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 To maximize your sleep quality while on the road, think of light as the most powerful cue for your body clock. Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 May 2022 Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the body's circadian rhythm, or sleep and wake body clock. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022 Back-to-back road games (this one a 10 AM body clock kickoff) are a major concern. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 See More