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Melatonin is produced from...

Melatonin is produced from

A

pineal gland

B

adrenal gland

C

parathyroid gland

D

ovary

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A
Pineal gland secretes a hormone called melatonin. This hormone plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24 hours (diurnal) rhythm of our body. It also influences metabolism, pigmentation and menstrual cycle as well as our defence capability.
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