Which one of the following endocrine glands functions as a biological clock and neurosecretory 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
The pineal gland or epiphysis synthesizes and secretes melatonin hormone, that communicates information about environmental lighting to various parts of the body. It is attached to the roof of third ventricle in the rear part of brain. It functions as a biological clock and a neurosensory transducer, converting the neural information.

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