CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which endocrine gland releases melatonin to help you wind down and fall asleep?
A
Hypothalamus
B
Pineal
C
Adrenal
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your pineal gland is a tiny endocrine gland in the middle of your brain that helps regulate your body’s circadian rhythm by secreting the hormone melatonin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the enigmatic pineal gland in response to darkness, hence the name hormone of darkness.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pineal gland is situated in the middle of the human brain and is the major site of the body’s melatonin production.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your pineal gland secretes the highest levels of melatonin during the night and minimal amounts during the day. Melatonin can also be made synthetically in a laboratory and marketed as a dietary supplement.

Detailed explanation-5: -The pineal gland produces several hormones. One of these, melatonin, helps regulate the body’s internal clock, including the sleep-wake cycle. The pineal gland may also help regulate female hormone levels and contribute to cardiovascular health and mood stability.

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