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The pineal gland (aka pineal body, or epiphysis cerebri) is an endocrine gland projects from the roof of the diencephalon. It produces the hormone melatonin and is involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
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Pineal Gland
The pineal gland (or pineal body) is a small endocrine gland situated in the midline close to the third ventricle.
