The circadian secretion of hormones ...

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depends on SCN intrinsic rhythm, external clues and tissue specific periodicity

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is essentially driven by the hypothalamus, governed by the SCN, because endocrine tissues are more or less directly controlled by hypothalamic factors

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is not the only factor that determines the actual concentration of a hormone

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should be in acceptable agreement with the feeding and sleeping habits, or disruption of the circadian cycle may ensue with deleterious effects on health

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depends on the transcription of CLOCK genes only

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depends on the long feed-back loop of hormone levels on the secreting organ

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depends on the light/dark cycle only

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