Circadian Function

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Sleep and proper circadian function is important for healthy metabolic function. Sleep is important because certain enzymes, which drives metabolic function, depends on the amount of sleep the night before or throughout the day. Without the correct amount of sleep, humans will be tired, rude, and cranky the following day. Just like humans, insects require a certain amount of sleep, or they will act similar to humans. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment. Without the proper function of the circadian rhythm, sleep and other aspects of the body will be effected. There are a plethora of determinants that go into the normal