Write a short note on the pineal gland.
(N/A) The pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of the forebrain.
It secretes a hormone called melatonin.
Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a $24$-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.
It helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of the sleep-wake cycle and body temperature.
Additionally,it influences metabolism,pigmentation,the menstrual cycle,and our defense capability.
It secretes a hormone called melatonin.
Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a $24$-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.
It helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of the sleep-wake cycle and body temperature.
Additionally,it influences metabolism,pigmentation,the menstrual cycle,and our defense capability.
Explore More
Similar Questions
....... plays a very important role in the regulation of a $24$ hours rhythm of our body.
Easy
View Solution$I.$ Sleep-wake cycle,$II.$ Body temperature,$III.$ Pigmentation,$IV.$ Metabolism,$V.$ Defence capability. All of the above-mentioned activities are influenced/regulated by:
Easy
View SolutionThe pineal body originates from:
Medium
View Solution$I.$ Sleep-wake cycle, $II.$ Body temperature, $III.$ Pigmentation, $IV.$ Metabolism, $V.$ Defense capability. All of the above-written activities are influenced/regulated by:
Medium
View SolutionWhere is the pineal gland located?
Easy
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo