Endocrinology | Pineal Gland
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The pineal gland in the diencephalon regulates sleep cycles through the release of melatonin, controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus and superior cervical ganglion. Light inhibits melatonin production, while darkness increases it, helping to reset the biological clock and induce sleepiness.
Insights
- The pineal gland, located in the diencephalon, regulates sleep and wake cycles through the synthesis of melatonin, influenced by the suprachiasmatic nucleus and the superior cervical ganglion.
- Light exposure inhibits melatonin production by the pineal gland, while darkness triggers increased melatonin synthesis, ultimately impacting the body's biological clock and sleep patterns.
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Recent questions
What is the pineal gland's function?
Regulates sleep and wake cycles.
Where is the pineal gland located?
In the diencephalon.
How does light affect the pineal gland?
Inhibits melatonin production.
What stimulates melatonin synthesis?
Norepinephrine release.
How does melatonin affect sleep cycles?
Induces drowsiness in darkness.
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