Biological clock

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A biological clock is a physiological mechanism which regulates the timing of any biological process or activity.[1] Colloquially, a biological clock generally refers to the onset of menopause and associated loss of reproductive capabilities in female humans.

References

  1. Alcock, John. 2005. Animal Behavior. Sinauer Associates. ISBN:0-87893-005-1