Question

Explain the structure and function of pineal gland

Answer 1

the pineal gland is pincone shaped gland in endocrine system.it is a structure of diencephelon.it produces hormone melatonin.
functions are secretion of the hormone melatonin
                     regulation of endocrine functions
                     causes sleepiness
                     influence immune system function
                     conversion of nervous signals to endocrine signals
                     influences sexual development
                     anti oxidant activity     

Answer 2

Answer:Pineal Body is a small, flat, white granule, which is located on the hollow vendor on the middle of the densphalone in the forebrain.

It is also known as epiphysis cerebelli cerebri.

This gland releases hormone called melatonin, which affects the growth of testes and ovaries.

The secretion of this hormone is more in sunlight. Due to the presence of sunlight in the eyes of the blind, the release of this hormone is high and there is sexual maturation before time.

Note ☞ If the pineal work is removed from the body, then the growth of the ovaries stops.