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The pineal gland responds to light and secretes melatonin. Melatonin controls sleep and wake patterns. so the pineal is activated by light creating sleep and wake patterns pretty much what i said earlier.
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Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
What cone-shaped structure attached to upper posterior portion of diencephalon?
Pineal Gland
What is the bdifference between the pineal gland and the pineal body?
No Difference.^_^
What gland controls influences the sleep-wakefulness cycle?
It would be an overstatement that a gland is responsible for sleep, however, the pineal gland does have some connection to sleep. It secretes a hormone called melatonin which contributes to sleepiness.
Can people live without a pineal gland?
Yes, people can live without a pineal gland. They will be able to have normal lives.
Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
What gland produces melatonin?
pineal gland
What is the disease of the pineal gland?
Pinealoma (pineal/o meaning pineal gland and -oma meaning tumor)PinelomaPinealomaA pinealoma can disrupt the production of melatonin.
Does a cat have a pineal gland?
Yes. The pineal gland produces melatonin. The pineal gland is also known as a "third eye" for intuition.
What may affect he sleep cycle and inhibits reproductive functions?
The pineal gland
What endocrine gland is located near the base of the cerebrum which secretes melatonin?
The pineal gland (or, epiphysis) synthesizes and secretes melatonin.
What structure secretes the hormone melatonin?
pineal gland
What gland produces the hormone melatonin an regulates dailey cycles?
pineal gland
Where is pineal gland what is Tamil name?
Naabi Kamalam is the tamil name for pineal gland
Is pineal gland the master gland?
No, it is the pituitary gland
What gland will produce melatonin?
pineal gland
List 2 endocrine glands present in brain?
The ones I know about are: 1. Pineal Gland also known as Pineal Body or Epiphysis Celebri 2. Pituitary Gland
