PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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). Melatonin is secreted more when it is dark which explains melatonin’s role in sleep.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pineal gland is a very small gland in the centre of the brain shaped like a pine cone, which is where it gets its name. It is part of the endocrine system. It produces a hormone called melatonin.
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