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Which of the following hormones help in maintaining the body’s internal clock?
Which of the following hormones help in maintaining the body’s internal clock?
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The correct option is C Melatonin
The pineal gland is a tiny gland located in our brain. It secretes the hormone, melatonin which is responsible for regulating our body’s internal clock. During the night time, the decrease in light stimulates the pineal gland to produce melatonin. This reduces the brain activity and indicates us to sleep. In the morning, however, the presence of sunlight triggers the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin production and resume brain activity.
The pineal gland is a tiny gland located in our brain. It secretes the hormone, melatonin which is responsible for regulating our body’s internal clock. During the night time, the decrease in light stimulates the pineal gland to produce melatonin. This reduces the brain activity and indicates us to sleep. In the morning, however, the presence of sunlight triggers the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin production and resume brain activity.
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