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The sleep and wake cycle is controlled b...

The sleep and wake cycle is controlled by ___________ gland.

A

epinephrine

B

gastrin

C

melatonin.

D

insulin.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by pineal gland. Immediately above the optic chiasma (in the brain) in a nuceus, are present melatonin receptors that react to this hormone and synchronise the nuclues to the 24 hrs day/night rhythm thus informing the brain when it is day and when it is right
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