Anatomy of the Brain

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Pineal Gland

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Function:

• Causes Feeling of Sleepiness

• Converts Nervous System Signals to Endocrine Signals

• Regulates Endocrine Functions

• Secretes the Hormone Melatonin

Location:

• The pineal gland is attached to the posterior wall of the third ventricle.

Images:

• Midbrain: Pineal Gland #1

• Pineocytoma

• Pineal Gland Saggital Section

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For additional information see:

• Melatonin and the Pineal Gland

• The Pineal Gland Exposed

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