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Pineal gland

The pineal gland or epiphysis is a small cone shaped structure within the brain, that secretes the hormone melatonin.

The epiphysis is located behind the mesencephalon. © Life Science Databases, Wikimedia, CC by-sa 2.1 The epiphysis is located behind the mesencephalon. © Life Science Databases, Wikimedia, CC by-sa 2.1


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