In Chapter 4 (The Brain: Source of Mind and Self)

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Essay

In Chapter 4 (The Brain: Source of Mind and Self), several different hormones were described as the body's "long-distance messengers." Describe, in detail, the role played by a hormone secreted deep within the brain by the pineal gland. In what ways does this hormone help us regulate our daily rhythms, as explained in Chapter 5 (Body Rhythms and Mental States).

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