Made available in DSpace on 2022-04-28T22:02:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2010-12-01; Background and objective: The circadian timing system (CTS) is composed of a group of specialized neuronal structures that establish a temporal organization of physiological and behavioral processes within precise patterns. The central components of this system are the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hyp...