Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Pineal Gland or Its

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the pineal gland or its hormone is NOT true?

• A)The pineal gland is found in the hypothalamus region of the brain.
• B)The pineal gland secretes melatonin.
• C)Melatonin regulates the body's circadian rhythm.
• D)The body's circadian rhythm is its 24-hour clock.

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Definitions:

Neuroglial Cell

Non-neuronal cell in the nervous system that supports, protects, and nourishes neurons; also known as glial cell.

Cuboidal Shape

Describes cells that are roughly cube-shaped, with a width approximately equal to their height.

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the fundamental unit of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer coating and insulating nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, speeding up neural signals.