The hormone 'melatonin' is secreted by the gland

Thyroid

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adrenal

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Pineal

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Pituitary

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Solution

The correct option is C Pineal
Melatonin is a peptide hormone secreted by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain.It regulates the internal clocks i.e., sleep and wake cycles. Thus, it is also used a medicine to treat insomnia. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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