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The pineal gland (also called the pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis, conarium or the "third eye") is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the serotonin derivative melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. Its shape resembles a tiny pine cone (hence its name), and it is located near the centre of the brain, between the two hemispheres, tucked in a groove where the two rounded thalamic bodies join.
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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.
Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
What structure secretes the hormone melatonin?
pineal gland
What gland produces melatonin?
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.
Do animals have pineal glands?
Yes, many animals along with humans have the pineal gland.
Where is pineal gland what is Tamil name?
Naabi Kamalam is the tamil name for pineal gland
Do nationality make a difference in pineal glands?
Nationality has nothing to do with pineal glands but heredity might.
What gland produces the hormone melatonin an regulates dailey cycles?
pineal gland
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 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.
Which is bigger the pituitary glands or pineal glands?
The pituitary gland is larger than the pineal gland. The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea and is located at the base of the brain, while the pineal gland is about the size of a grain of rice and is located in the center of the brain.
