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SCN Regulation

Meaning

SCN Regulation refers to the precise control and synchronization of the body’s central circadian clock, located in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus. This nucleus acts as the master pacemaker, coordinating all peripheral cellular rhythms and dictating the timing of crucial physiological events, including the sleep-wake cycle and the rhythmic secretion of nearly all major hormones. Proper SCN regulation is essential for maintaining systemic homeostasis and metabolic health.