Pineal Gland
Description
  A light-sensitive neuroendocrine organ attached to the roof of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain. The pineal gland secretes MELATONIN, other biogenic amines, and neuropeptides.
Synonyms
  Epiphysis Cerebri
Pineal Body
Bodies, Pineal
Body, Pineal
Cerebri, Epiphysis
Gland, Pineal
Glands, Pineal
Pineal Bodies
Pineal Glands
Parents
  Endocrine Glands
Epithalamus
Neurosecretory Systems
Experts
  Joan Y. Summy-Long
Judith Weisz
Tree Numbers
  A06.407.635
A06.688.733
A08.186.211.730.317.200.620
A08.713.733
MeSH ID
  D010870

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