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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Jan 1.
Published in final edited form as: Exp Gerontol. 2008 May 23;44(1-2):51–56. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2008.05.007

Figure 1.

Figure 1

Examples of circadian rhythms in humans. Shaded area represents times of sleep while the unshaded area represents times of activity. Note that all parameters exhibit unique peaks and troughs relative to each other. This phase relationship among individual rhythms is critical for optimal functioning and homeostasis.