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The pineal gland or epiphysis synthesizes and secretes melatonin, a structurally simple hormone that communicates information about environmental lighting to various parts of the body. Ultimately, melatonin has the ability to entrain biological rhythms and has important effects on reproductive function of many animals.
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The pineal gland and the hormone melatonin appear to be responsible to some extent for the metabolic behaviour of Bufo arenarum oocytes during the winter. ... Both an extract of pineal gland and melatonin inhibit in vitro ovulation, the inhibitory effect of the extract being greater than that of the hormone.
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This paper reviews findings accumulated on the role of the pineal gland and its hormone,melatonin, in the regulation of hypothalamo-adenohypophysial system activity. ... This paper reviews findings accumulated on the role of the pineal gland and its hormone,melatonin, in the regulation of hypothalamo-adenohypophysial...
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Pineal gland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The pineal gland (also called the pineal body , epiphysis cerebri , epiphysis or the "third eye") is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces melatonin, a hormone that affe...
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In low light, or darkness, the pineal gland secretes the hormone melatonin. Melatonin has been connected to many body functions. If one references back to medical information written before the early 90's they may find no information on melatonin, even in medical dictionaries.
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Pirate Living History 1680-1725 ... The Sailor's Short Jacket ... When we think of pirate clothing, one of the images that immediately pops into our minds is the "Pirate Coat" (historically called a "Justaucorp"). The historical record though, seems to point to this as the exception, rather than the rule.
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The pineal gland is a tiny structure located at the base of the brain. ... Its principal hormone is melatonin, a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. ... Synthesis and release of melatonin is...
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Marilyn Monroe's live described by actress Sunny Thompson, movies page, pictures and much more ... March 3, 2007 Mark Bellinghaus Los Angeles, CA ... February 27, 2007 Charles M. Simi Valley, CA - absolutely mesmerising...
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Melatonin is a naturally occurring substance produced by the pineal gland located in the brains of mammals. ... 5-hydroxytryptamine is converted to melatonin in a two-step process, occurring mainly in the pineal gland. Melatonin is also known as N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine and N-[2-(5-Methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl) ethyl] acetamide.
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