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The gland you're referring to is the pineal gland. It is a small, pea-shaped endocrine gland located in the brain, specifically in the epithalamus, near the center of the brain between the two hemispheres. The pineal gland is responsible for producing melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms. Its size and location resemble that of a pine nut, hence its name.

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