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- Pineal gland - Wikipedia
The pineal gland (also known as the pineal body[1] or epiphysis cerebri) is a small endocrine gland in the brain of most vertebrates It produces melatonin, a serotonin -derived hormone, which modulates sleep patterns following the diurnal cycles [2]
- Pineal Gland: What It Is, Function Disorders - Cleveland Clinic
The pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland in the middle of your brain that helps regulate your body's circadian rhythm by secreting the hormone melatonin
- Pineal gland | Definition, Location, Function, Disorders - Britannica
pineal gland, endocrine gland found in vertebrates that is the source of melatonin, a hormone derived from tryptophan that plays a central role in the regulation of circadian rhythm (the roughly 24-hour cycle of biological activities associated with natural periods of light and darkness)
- Pineal Gland Function: What You Should Know - Healthline
The pineal gland is a small, pea-shaped gland in the brain Experts note it plays a crucial role in the secretion of melatonin and other hormones
- Pineal gland: Anatomy, histology and blood supply | Kenhub
The pineal gland or epiphysis is located in the diencephalon and releases hormones that alter the state of wakefulness and sleep
- Physiology, Pineal Gland - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
The pineal gland is an endocrine gland located in the posterior aspect of the cranial fossa in the brain Its importance is in the circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness
- The Pineal Gland - Structure - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland located within the brain Its main secretion is melatonin, which regulates the circadian rhythm of the body It is also thought to produce hormones that inhibit the action of other endocrine glands in the body
- Pineal Gland - Definition, Function and Location | Biology Dictionary
The pineal gland is a gland of the endocrine system responsible for releasing melatonin, a hormone which influences our sleep and wake cycles
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