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The pineal body which is located posterior to the hypothalamus is a smooth, fingertip-shaped tissue that secretes the hormone melatonin. It maintains the body's internal clock and the 24-hour wake-sleep cycle and regulates the onset and duration of sleep. 

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What is the shortest gland in human body?

the pituitary gland, and is also the one that produces the most hormones.


Why does endocrine system called as human body clock?

The pineal gland produces hormones which regulate wake/sleep cycles.


Which gland of the edocrine system is located near the brain?

There are two located within the brain:The pituitary gland is located near the base of the brainThe pineal gland is located within the diencephalon (of the brain)


What the differences between pituitary gland and pineal glands?

No, the pineal gland and the pituitary gland are not the same. The pituitary gland is located below the hypothalamus connected to it by the infundibulum. The pituitary is responsible for the secretion of oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, thyroid- stimulating hormone, prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and growth hormone. In contrast, the pineal gland is part of the epithalamus attached to the third ventricle. Cells of the pineal gland convert serotonin to melatonin which helps regulate the body's circadian rhythms.


What will happen if the pineal gland malfunctions?

If the pineal gland malfunctions, it can disrupt the production of melatonin, which may lead to sleep disturbances, changes in mood, and disruptions in the circadian rhythm. It could also affect the regulation of other hormones in the body.


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.


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


What is the bdifference between the pineal gland and the pineal body?

The terms pineal gland and pineal body refer to the same structure in the brain, which is a small endocrine gland located near the center of the brain. It is responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.


Is the bladder part of the endocine system?

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How does fluoride reach your penal gland?

Fluoride does not specifically target the pineal gland. However, fluoride can accumulate in various tissues in the body, including the pineal gland, through the bloodstream. The extent of fluoride accumulation in the pineal gland and its impact on pineal gland function is still an area of ongoing research and debate.


Which organ regulate body temperature?

Pineal gland


According to Descartes the site in the brain at which the mind and body interact is the?

The pineal gland. Descartes had a lot of funny ideas about the pineal gland. The pineal gland, which is an endocrine gland, secretes melatonin, a regulatory hormone that is responsible for the sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm). http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pineal-gland/