Question
Download Solution PDF________ is secreted by the pineal gland.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Melatonin
Key Points
- Melatonin is secreted by Pineal Gland.
- It is involved in the regulation of biological rhythms of the body and sleep.
- It is usually secreted in darkness hence also known as "Dracula of Hormones".
- Sometimes it can be consumed from external sources by mouth to adjust the body's internal clock, as well as its external supplements.
- The pineal Gland is situated in the middle of the human brain and is the major site of the body's melatonin.
Important Points
- Progesterone hormone is released during the course of pregnancy hence also known as pregnancy hormone.
- It inhibits the contraction of the uterus so that pregnancy can be sustained.
- Epinephrine also known as Adrenaline, is a hormone produced by adrenal glands and the small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata.
- It relaxes muscles in the airways and tightens the blood vessels.
- Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas.
- It controls the amount of glucose in the bloodstream at any given moment.
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