THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS
CONSCIOUSNESS
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Question
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Which of the following is true of melatonin?
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It is produced by the brain during the hypnagogic stage in NREM sleep.
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Production of melatonin during sleep boosts our immune system.
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It is a sleep hormone released by the pineal gland into the bloodstream.
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It alters metabolic and hormonal functioning in ways that mimic aging.
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It helps restore and repair brain tissue by increasing the production of free radicals.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It’s a part of your endocrine system and secretes the hormone melatonin. Your pineal gland’s main job is to help control the circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness by secreting melatonin.
Detailed explanation-2: -Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with sleep. Being exposed to light at night can block melatonin production.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is the pineal gland? 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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