introduction/ pineal glands Flashcards
1
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exocrine glands
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have ducts that release chemicals; saliva, sweat, tears, and milk via ducts outside of the body
2
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endocrine glans
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are ductless and release hormones directly into the blood stream
3
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melatonin
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hormone released by pineal gland that induces sleep
4
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seasonal affective disorder (SAD) “seasonal depression”
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usually around winter time when the days get shorter and the weather gets gloomy
5
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pineal gland/ hypothalamus
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located in central portion of brain regulated body temperature, sleepiness, wakefulness.. site the releases melatonin