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Name the gland responsible for the secretion of melatonin. Write any one function of it.


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Gland

A group of specialized cells or tissue which produces and releases a secretion to perform specific functions is known as a gland. Glands that release hormones are called endocrine glands.

Melatonin hormone and its function:

  1. The melatonin hormone is secreted by a small gland present in the middle of the brain called the pineal gland.
  2. It helps in regulating the sleep cycle, mood, biorhythms, etc.

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