How Does the Brain Keep Time?

Imagine your brain has tiny little clocks inside it. These clocks help you know when to blink, when to laugh, and even how long a song should be. They work like a metronome, ticking away in the background so everything stays in sync.

The brain uses something called neurons that fire off electrical signals in regular patterns. These signals act like tiny metronomes, telling your brain when to do things. Some clocks are for short tasks, like counting seconds, and others keep track of longer events, like a whole day.