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What endocrine gland is located near the base of the cerebrum which secretes melatonin?
The pineal gland (or, epiphysis) synthesizes and secretes melatonin.
Which gland of the edocrine system is located near the brain?
There are two located within the brain:The pituitary gland is located near the base of the brainThe pineal gland is located within the diencephalon (of the brain)
What is the shortest gland in human body?
the pituitary gland, and is also the one that produces the most hormones.
What are two glands located in the brain?
The Pineal Gland and the Pituitary Gland are located in the hypothalamus in the brain.
Define pineal gland?
"any" disorder of the pineal gland is pinealopathy.
What part of the brain is the imigula located?
Next to the pineal gland.
Where is the pineal gland located?
It is located near the center of the brainIt is located in the corpus callosumepithalamus
What gland produces melatonin?
pineal gland
What two endocrine glands are located in the brain?
LH production
Is the pineal gland the lightest organ on the body?
If based on the premise that the pineal gland is the smallest organ in the body, then it could be argued that yes, the pineal gland is also the lightest organ in the body. It also called the pineal body, or "third eye" and is located between the two hemispheres of the brain.
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.
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.
