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This is the function of the paraventricular nucleus. Its magnocellular cells secrete oxytocin and vasopressin, extending into the posterior pituitary gland.
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e
Secretes oxytocin, vasopressin, and projects neurons to the posterior pituitary gland
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These sex hormones are secreted by the gonadotrophin cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
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c
Secretes follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone
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This is the function of the superior cervical ganglion. The superior cervical ganglion also provides sympathetic innervation to the pineal gland
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b
Provides sympathetic innervation to structures of the head and neck, including the lacrimal, salivary and thyroid glands
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The pineal gland produced melatonin, a hormone related to serotonin that is implicated in the modulation of sleep-wake cycles.
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a
Produces melatonin, thereby modulating sleep-wake cycles
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This is true of the superior colliculi. These are found near the pineal gland, and pathology within them can cause compression of surrounding structures, including the pineal gland.
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d
Its function is complex and largely unknown, but it receives input from the retina and is implicated in gaze shift and eye movement
Concept
Chapter
2693
4310
Phases of sleep
Topic
152
Neuroscience
13470
Which of the following accurately describes the function of the pineal gland?
a