the pineal gland

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epiphysis
pineal gland
A small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin
pineal gland
A small structure situated in the center of the head and connected to the brain that was originally the "third eye," which was located on the top of the head in primitive animals See also Melatonin
pineal gland
A small, cone-shaped organ in the brain of most vertebrates that secretes the hormone melatonin. Also called epiphysis, pineal body, pineal organ. or pineal body Endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin. It is large in children and begins to shrink at puberty. The gland may play a significant role in sexual maturation, circadian rhythm and sleep induction, and seasonal affective disorder and depression. In animals it is known to play a major role in sexual development, hibernation, and seasonal breeding
pineal gland
A small gland located deep within in the brain It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be part of the body’s sleep-regulation apparatus
pineal gland
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
pineal gland
gland in the brain secreting the hormone melatonin
pineal gland
— pea-sized brain structure, which secretes melatonin and other hormones in mammals
pineal gland
epiphysis, small endocrine gland which is located in the center of the brain and secretes the hormone melatonin (Anatomy)
the pineal gland

    Hyphenation

    the pin·e·al gland

    Turkish pronunciation

    dhi payniıl gländ

    Pronunciation

    /ᴛʜē ˌpīˈnēəl ˈgland/ /ðiː ˌpaɪˈniːəl ˈɡlænd/
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