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What is the significance of a small cyst on the pineal gland in the brain?
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∙ 12y ago
They are usually harmless, found accidentally, don't cause problems, and just need to be checked regularly for growth. Talk with your health care provider for information specific to your situation.
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What is a pineal?
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.
What is the pineal gland.?
It is a small body, or gland, of reddish-gray color, cone-shaped, attached to the floor of the third ventricle of the brain, in front of the cerebellum. The size is around 10 cubic mm.
What is the smallest living thing in your body?
The pineal gland (also called the pineal body or epiphysis, is also called third eye) is a small endocrine (smallest)gland located in the brain. It is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres, tucked in a groove where the two rounded thalamic bodies join.
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 can go wrong if the pineal gland is not fuctioning correctly?
›a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and photoperiodic (seasonal) functions. ›The pineal organ is small, weighing little more than 0.1 gram. It lies deep within the brain between the two cerebral hemispheres and above the third ventricle of the spinal column. It has a rich supply of adrenergic nerve fibers that greatly influence its secretions. i am doing a project just thought id help... i hope it helped!(:
What is the significance of the sella turcia in the sphenoid bone?
it is a small dip in the bone in which the pituitary gland can sit
What part of the brain is a dream made?
The Pineal gland, its a small gland in the center of your brain. When you get into the relaxed state and start drifting off to sleep then it releases a chemical called DMT or dymethyl-tryptomine (I'm pretty sure that's how its spelled.) it is a powerful hallucinogenic causing your memories, thoughts, emotions, or whatever is on your min manifest into a situation, or image. Dreams are largely symbolic, but most of the time (if not all of the time.) have deeper meanings, or teachings that can help you in your life.
What is a small region at the base of the brain that releases factors that stimulate endocrine function?
pituitary gland
Ok Anissa as I thoug?
Ok Anissa as I thought it's a pineal gland tumor.Let me first tell you a bit about pineal gland .Pineal gland is a small gland located in the brain that produces a hormone called melatonin which regulates waking and sleeping patterns in a person.It's shape is like a pine cone that's why we call it pineal.Despite it's small size many different pineal tumors have been reported ,some of which are benign and some are malignant. According to the primary consideration in your case, germ cell brain tumors can be benign or malignant and unfortunately pineoblastomas are malignant. As germ cell tumors have different types, treatment of these type of tumors varies according to the tumor type and it's usually a combination of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. For malignant pineoblastomas removal of the tumor by surgery can improve the response to other forms of therapy.Radiation therapy has shown some efficacy but chemotherapy role is unclear. According to your brain CT there is a moderate obstructive hydrocephalus that means there is excess fluid in your brain because the tumor has interfered with the flow of the liquid in your brain ( cerebrospinal fluid or CSF) which can also explain your severe headaches. That can also lead to visual problems( like double vision) , nausea or vomiting or changes in mental status. The good news is that pineal gland tumors are treatable and even curable if treated in the right time. Getting pregnant before treating your brain tumor can put you and your baby in danger. Because in pregnany body undergoes so many changes in a short period of time and this can aggravate your problem and your symptoms, it can be dangerous for both you and your child.It's better if you consult your doctor first to see how has your tumor progressed from last year before getting pregnant.Feel free to ask any further question Anissa.
What is the gland that regulates body temperature and blood pressure?
The hypothalmus gland. The pituitary gland controls body temperature. The hypothalamus is part of the brain (not a gland), and the pituitary gland is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain.
Where is pituitary gland located?
It is at the bottom of the hypothalmus at the base of the brain. See the related link for more information.
What is animal name that has 3 eyes?
The tuatara, a lizard-like reptile that lives only in New Zealand, has those three "eyes." It belongs to a group of reptiles that once included many other creatures, but today, the tuatara is the only surviving member of that group. To understand where the tuatara's "third" eye came from, scientists studied a small growth attached to the front of the reptile's brain, a gland my called the pineal body. In some lizards, the part of the brain that is related to this pineal body is shaped much like an eye. It has a lens-shaped outer wall, a transparent covering, and a retina with pigment. Scientists think that this "pineal eye" does not help most lizards see, but in the tuatara, the pineal eye is fully developed, giving the creature a "third eye" through which to see!
