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Human Endocrine System

Question

Melatonin is secreted by __(i) which is located at (ii)_.

Easy

A

(i) Pineal
(ii) Dorsal side of the forebrain
B

(i) Pineal
(ii) Ventral side of the forebrain
C

(i) Pituitary
(ii) Base of the diencephalon
D

(i) Pituitary
(ii) Ventral side of the forebrain

Solution

The pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of forebrain. Pineal secretes a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.

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