biological rhythms

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    • What are biological rhythms?
      Cyclical patterns within biological systems
    • Why have biological rhythms evolved?
      In response to environmental influences
    • What are the two key factors that govern biological rhythms?
      • Endogenous pacemakers (internal)
      • Exogenous zeitgebers (external)
    • What are endogenous pacemakers?
      The body’s biological clocks
    • What are exogenous zeitgebers?
      Changes in the environment
    • How do endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers interact?
      They regulate biological rhythms together