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What is the main function of the pineal gland?
What is the main function of the pineal gland?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Regulation of muscle growth
- Regulation of sleep patterns (correct)
- Regulation of blood sugar levels
What effect does too much melatonin have on the body?
What effect does too much melatonin have on the body?
- Enhanced immune system function
- Increased core body temperature
- Drowsiness/insomnia (correct)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Which factor inhibits melatonin production in the pineal gland?
Which factor inhibits melatonin production in the pineal gland?
- Increased core body temperature
- High exposure to sunlight (correct)
- Darkness
- Supplementation with melatonin
How does the pineal gland contribute to homeostasis?
How does the pineal gland contribute to homeostasis?
What condition may arise from a malfunctioning pineal gland?
What condition may arise from a malfunctioning pineal gland?
In what scenario would the production of melatonin be stimulated in the pineal gland?
In what scenario would the production of melatonin be stimulated in the pineal gland?
What is the main component of the pineal gland at a microscopic level?
What is the main component of the pineal gland at a microscopic level?
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and regulates the circadian rhythm?
Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and regulates the circadian rhythm?
What is the characteristic feature of pinealocytes that distinguishes them from typical endocrine cells?
What is the characteristic feature of pinealocytes that distinguishes them from typical endocrine cells?
In lower vertebrates, what function does the pineal gland serve?
In lower vertebrates, what function does the pineal gland serve?
How does melatonin influence the body's functions?
How does melatonin influence the body's functions?
Why is melatonin considered important to homeostasis?
Why is melatonin considered important to homeostasis?
What is the alternate name for the Pineal Gland?
What is the alternate name for the Pineal Gland?
In which region of the brain is the Pineal Gland located?
In which region of the brain is the Pineal Gland located?
What is the function of the Pineal Gland in the endocrine system?
What is the function of the Pineal Gland in the endocrine system?
What is one significant effect of the Pineal Gland's hormone on the body?
What is one significant effect of the Pineal Gland's hormone on the body?
Why is the Pineal Gland considered an enigmatic structure?
Why is the Pineal Gland considered an enigmatic structure?
How does the size of the Pineal Gland change from childhood to puberty?
How does the size of the Pineal Gland change from childhood to puberty?
