Is the pineal gland closely associated with the Pituitary gland?
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain. It produces the serotonin derivative melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions. It is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that secretes nine hormones that regulate homeostasis.
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