Biology, asked by Arslanbazaz5869, 11 months ago

Why pineal gland considered vestigeal but now confirmed to be as an endocrine gland?

Answers

Answered by hrishikeshdeuri
0
Pineal gland was earlier considered as a vestigial remnant of a large gland but now it's is confirmed to be an important endocrine gland because the pineal gland produces melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormonewhich modulates sleep patterns in both circadianand seasonal cycles
Similar questions