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The hormone 'melatonin' is secreted by the gland
The hormone 'melatonin' is secreted by the gland
Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
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- Adrenal
- Pineal
- Pituitary
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Pineal gland secretes a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body. For example, it helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of sleep-wake cycle, body temperature. In addition, melatonin also influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle as well as our defense capability.
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