CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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Endocrine gland thought to be involved in setting the biological clock and influencing reproductive function.
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adrenal glands
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thymus gland
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pineal gland
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pituitary gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Pineal gland’.
Detailed explanation-2: -Melatonin secreted by the pineal gland is an important part of the body’s circadian timing system and can synchronise daily rhythms (see the articles on jet lag and circadian rhythm sleep disorders).
Detailed explanation-3: -The main function of the pineal gland is to receive information about the state of the light-dark cycle from the environment and convey this information by the production and secretion of the hormone melatonin.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is pineal gland also known as biological clock?
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