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pineal gland

pineal gland

This small gland lies behind the thalamus above the midbrain and produces melatonin, which participates in daily rhythms.

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English
pineal gland
Norwegian
konglekjertel
Japanese
松果体 — しょうかたい — shōkatai
Korean
송과샘 — songgwasaem
Spanish
glándula pineal
French
glande pinéale
German
Zirbeldrüse

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