NEET2009ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationActual
The function of pineal body is to
Options
- Alighten the skin colours
- Bcontrol sexual behaviour
- Cregulates the period of puberty
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
The pineal body (gland) is small mass of tissues near the centre of the mammalian brain. The pineal secretes the hormone melatonin, a modified amino acid. The pineal contains light sensitive cells and has nervous connections from the eyes and melatonin regulates function related to light. It also regulates sexual behaviour and regulating the period of puberty.