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Pineal body originates from...

Pineal body originates from

A

Dorsal part of diencephalon

B

Ventral part of diencephalon

C

Ventral part of cerebellum

D

Dorsal part of cerebellum

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A
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland attached to the dorsal side of diencephalons. It secretes melatonin, an amine hormone derived from tryptophan. Melatonin contributes to biological clock.
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