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it is calcium concretions. It is easily seen from a radiograph and radiologists use it as a landmark because it is easily identified.
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What is pineal sand?
A gritty substances present in cantral nervous tissue or in the pineal gland. Also called acervulus, psammoma body. calcified concretions. the pineal sand (looks like ink spots) develop over time, therefore, older adults have considerable more than children.
What specific circadian rhythm is controlled by the pineal gland?
Pineal gland synthesizes the hormone melatonin,which is important for sleep.
Which is the smallest part of brain?
Pineal gland or Pineal body which makes melatonin, a hormone important in the sleep-wake cycle. It also influences sexual development
Identify the hormone-secreting cell of the pineal gland?
The pineal gland contains a number of peptides, including GnRH, TRH, and vasotocin, along with a number of important neurotransmitters such as somatostatin, norepinephrine, serotonin, and histamine but the most important hormone is the melatonin
What is the disease of the pineal gland?
Pinealoma (pineal/o meaning pineal gland and -oma meaning tumor)PinelomaPinealomaA pinealoma can disrupt the production of melatonin.
When was Royal College of Radiologists created?
Royal College of Radiologists was created in 1939.
Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
What is the bdifference between the pineal gland and the pineal body?
No Difference.^_^
When was American Association for Women Radiologists created?
American Association for Women Radiologists was created in 1981.
How much do diagnostical radiologists earn?
Average salaries for radiologists, according to one website, are $398,571.
Does a cat have a pineal gland?
Yes. The pineal gland produces melatonin. The pineal gland is also known as a "third eye" for intuition.
What structure secretes the hormone melatonin?
pineal gland
