Melatonin Is a Hormone Produced in the Pineal Gland

question 24

Multiple Choice

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland. It can be used to treat symptoms of sleep disorders and seasonal affective disorder because

• A)it is normally produced only in the light.
• B)it increases production of serotonin.
• C)it increases production of tryptophan.
• D)its peak production is normally at night.
• E)it activates the brainstem.

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