Hormone secreted by pineal gland is ____________

Estrogen

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Melatonin

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Solution

The correct option is B
Melatonin

The pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland found in the brain. It produces and secretes the melatonin, which is a hormone that helps regulate biological rhythms such as sleep and wake cycles. The secretion of melatonin is inhibited by light and triggered by darkness

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