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Thyroid Gland

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"I am located on top of the brain. I make melatonin at night and control gonad activity in winter." Who am I?

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Thyroid

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Hypothalamus

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Pineal

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Adrenal

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The correct option is C
Pineal

Pineal gland

Pineal gland is a small, pea-shaped gland in the brain. This gland is the source of melatonin, a hormone which is derived from tryptophan and plays a central role in regulating sleep patterns also called circadian rhythms.

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