The pineal gland has various names such as pineal body, epiphysis - TopicsExpress



          

The pineal gland has various names such as pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis or the third eye. This small endocrine gland is located in the vertebrate brain, between the hemispheres of two joining thalamic bodies in the center of the brain. It’s named after its shape which is conical. It produces a hormone that is capable of affecting the regulation of sleep and wake patterns. This hormone is called serotonin derivative melatonin.
Posted on: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:24:03 +0000

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