The gland that secretes melatonin, regulating the sleep-wake cycle, is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The gland that secretes melatonin, regulating the sleep-wake cycle, is the:
A. Pineal gland
B. Adrenal gland
C. Pituitary gland
D. Thyroid gland
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain that secretes melatonin, a hormone that regulates circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin production is influenced by light exposure: it increases in darkness and decreases in light. The pituitary is the master gland, thyroid regulates metabolism, adrenal secretes adrenaline.

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