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Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
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.
Is the pineal gland the lightest organ on the body?
If based on the premise that the pineal gland is the smallest organ in the body, then it could be argued that yes, the pineal gland is also the lightest organ in the body. It also called the pineal body, or "third eye" and is located between the two hemispheres of the brain.
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.^_^
Glands that release hormone called melatonin?
The pineal gland is responsible for releasing melatonin.
Does the pineal gland secrete a hormone called insulin?
No, the pineal gland secretes melatonin. The pancreas secretes insulin.
Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
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.
What gland produces melatonin?
pineal gland
Why is the pineal gland called the gland of childhood?
The reason it is sometime named as gland of childhood is that Pineal gland calcify in adults and even this process has been observed in children of 2 years age.
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 endocrine gland is located near the base of the cerebrum which secretes melatonin?
The pineal gland (or, epiphysis) synthesizes and secretes melatonin.
What gland is associated with a menta disorder called seasonal affective disorder?
Pineal Gland
What structure secretes the hormone melatonin?
pineal gland
What gland produces the hormone melatonin an regulates dailey cycles?
pineal gland
