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Which hormone/gland acts in biological clocks ?
Which hormone/gland acts in biological clocks ?
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The correct option is D Pineal
The pineal gland, which is located on the dorsal side of the forebrain secretes the hormone melatonin.
It plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body and also influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle as well as bodies defensive capability.
Thyroid gland secretes thyroxine that plays a role in controlling the rate of metabolism and regulating body temperature.
Thymus gland secretes the hormone thymosin, which plays a major role in cell-mediated immunity.
Adrenal gland produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).
The pineal gland, which is located on the dorsal side of the forebrain secretes the hormone melatonin.
It plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body and also influences metabolism, pigmentation, the menstrual cycle as well as bodies defensive capability.
Thyroid gland secretes thyroxine that plays a role in controlling the rate of metabolism and regulating body temperature.
Thymus gland secretes the hormone thymosin, which plays a major role in cell-mediated immunity.
Adrenal gland produces hormones that are vital to life, such as cortisol (which helps regulate metabolism and helps your body respond to stress) and aldosterone (which helps control blood pressure).
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