The Pineal Gland

The Pineal Gland: "Finally, it has also been suggested that melanopsin may mediate the photosensitivity observed in the neonatal pineal (Saafir et al., 2006). The reason why the mammalian pineal has lost the capability to directly respond to light is unknown, but it is believed to be a consequence of the evolutionary history of mammals (Menaker et al., 1997).


Melatonin Synthesis in the Pineal Gland
The pineal hormone melatonin is primarily synthesized in the pineal gland at night regardless of the diurnal or nocturnal activity of the animals. "

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