Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Melatonin is secreted by __________ which is located at __________ .
BiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationNEET
Options:
  • A
    (i) (ii)
    Pineal Dorsal side of the forebrain
  • B
    (i) (ii)
    Pineal Middle side of the forebrain
  • C
    (i) (ii)
    Pineal Base of the diencephalon
  • D
    (i) (ii)
    Pineal Ventral side of the forebrain
Solution:
1051 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
(i) (ii)
Pineal Dorsal side of the forebrain
The Pineal Gland

Location : Dorsal side of forebrain.

Hormone secreted : Melatonin.

Functions of melatonin :

1. Melatonin is very important for the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body.

Example : It helps in maintaining the normal rhythms of sleep-wake cycle, body temperature, etc.

2. It also affects - metabolism, pigmentation, menstrual cycle and our immune system.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.