Physiology of Pineal Gland

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Pineal gland is composed of what cells

  • Pinealocytes

  • Glial cells (cells of the nervous system)

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What system does the pineal gland connect to?

Connects the endocrine system with the nervous system

  • Converts nerve signals from the sympathetic system of PNS into hormone signals

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Function of pineal gland

  • Secretion of melatonin

  • Regulation of endocrine functions

  • Converting nerve signals to endocrine signals

  • Causes feeling of sleepniess

  • Influences sexual development

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