Pineal Gland in Endocrine system

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Small gland hanging from

roof of third ventricle 

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Pinealocytes secrete melatonin,

derived from serotonin

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Melatonin may affect:

  • Timing of sexual maturation and puberty

  • Day/night cycles

  • Physiological processes that show rhythmic variations (body temperature, sleep, appetite)

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meatonicn affects -

Production of antioxidant and detoxification molecules in cells