Biological cycles generated by internal "clock" mechanisms that regulate physiological and behavioral processes, including circadian rhythms of sleep-wake cycles, hormone production, and cognitive performance.
Example: The natural tendency to feel sleepy in early afternoon and alert in evening, driven by internal circadian clocks rather than external environmental cues.
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