17.11a Pineal Gland

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What is the gland located at the posterior region within the hypothalamus?

Pineal gland

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What does the pineal gland secretes?

Melatonin

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What does melatonin primarily regulate?

Circadian rhythm

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Aside from melatonin regulating the circadian rhythm, what hormones does it also affect?

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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GnRH is responsible for what other hormones in order for the reproductive system to be regulated?

  • Follice-stimulating hormone

  • Luteinizing hormone