NEET 2000 Biology question

Melatonin is secreted by :

(1)Pineal bodyCorrect
(2)Skin
(3)Pituitary Gland
(4)Thyroid

Answer: (1)

Solution

Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland (pineal body) in the roof of the diencephalon. It regulates the 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of the body, sleep-wake cycle, body temperature and menstrual

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