NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
Does the pineal gland secrete other hormones besides melatonin?
Options
- AYes
- BNo
- CMay be
- DMay not be
Correct answer
B. No
Step-by-step solution
An impairment affecting synthesis or release of ADH results in a diminished ability of the kidney to conserve water leading to water loss and dehydration. This condition is known as Diabetes Insipidus.The pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of forebrain The pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of forebrain . Pineal secretes a hormone called melatonin . Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of a 24-hour (diurnal) rhythm of our body. For example, it helps in maintaining the normal rhyth