Pineal Body

Time to Sleep

Function:

The pineal body is located in the middle of the brain. It produces the hormone melatonin, which helps your body know when it’s time to sleep! 

Fun Fact:

Of the endocrine organs, the function of the pineal gland was the last discovered.  

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