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Tiny Packets of Energy Which Travel at the Speed of Light

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Tiny packets of energy which travel at the speed of light are known as ____.


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Retinas

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts light rays into neural signals that are sent to the brain for visual recognition.

Melatonin

A hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin, which affects sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles and is often used to treat sleep disorders.

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