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Infographic showing the brain’s central clock (SCN) and five peripheral clocks in liver, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, pancreas, and gut. Light-dark cycle sets the master clock; the central clock coordinates neural and hormonal signals to regulate metabolism (gluconeogenesis, glycogen/lipid metabolism, glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity) and gut functions (insulin/glucagon secretion, nutrient absorption, gut motility).