introduction/ pineal glands Flashcards

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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

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endocrine glans

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are ductless and release hormones directly into the blood stream

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melatonin

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hormone released by pineal gland that induces sleep

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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

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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

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