Preferred Term:
pineal body
Definition:
A light-sensitive neuroendocrine organ attached to the roof of the third ventricle of the brain. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, other biogenic amines, and neuropeptides.
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Entry Terms:
- pineal gland
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37010
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