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The pineal gland or epiphysis cerebri or conarium is located behind the third ventricle of brain. It is formed of paranchymal cells and interstitial cells It secretes the hormone, melatonin. It plays a central role in the regulation of circadian rhythm of our body and maintains normal sleep wake cycle. It also regulates the timing of sexual maturation of gonads. It also influences metabolism, pigmentation, menstrual cycle and defence mechanism of our body.
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  1. Pineal gland is an endocrine gland ,write its role

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  2. Write the differences between endocrine and exocrine gland.

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  3. Why is hypothalamus considered as neuro endocrine gland?

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  4. What are the functions of hypothalamus?

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  5. Write on the origin of pituitary gland ?

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  6. What are the lobes of adenohypophysis?

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  7. What is Pars nervosa?

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  8. The hormone produced by anterior pituitary plays a major role in lact...

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  9. Write a paragraph on the Growth Hormone.

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  10. Write on the role of Thyroid stimulating hormone and Adreno cortico tr...

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  11. What are the functions of follicle stimulation hormone?

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  12. What is the role of Luteinizing hormone (LH)?

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  13. What is the significance of Luteotropic hormone (LTH)?

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  14. What is the other name of neurohypophysis ?

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  15. Pineal gland is an endocrine gland ,write its role

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  16. Write on the role of parathyroid gland?

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  17. Write a paragraph on Thymus gland?

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  18. Explain the hormones secreted by Adrenal gland.

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  19. What are the hormones responsible for maintaining blood glucose level?

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  20. Explain the endorenal function of gonads.

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  21. Write the disorders associated with growth hormone.

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