One of the following endocrine gland functions as a biological clock and a neurosensory transducer.

Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

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Pineal gland

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Thymus gland

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The correct option is C Pineal gland
EXPLANATION: The pineal gland synthesizes and secretes the melatonin hormone. This gland is attached to the roof of the third ventricle in the rear part of the brain. The pineal gland acts as a biological clock and is a neurosensory transducer.

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