THE PINEAL GLAND

Integrants:

• Checasaca Victor Grecia

• Cotos Flores Carla

• Pineda Marin Lilibeth

• Molina Retuerto Jessica

• Taboada Muñoz Janeth

Tecnical English 8ª Cycle

What is The Pineal Gland ?

It has the shape of a fruitful pine tree therefore called Pineal .

The pineal gland, also known as the third eye (as the Egyptians call it ) is a small endocrine gland in the brain , which is

responsible for secreting melatonin, and also responsible for drowsiness or human

dreaming .

location

It is located between the

cerebral hemispheres

with the third ventricle

(an inch above your

eyebrows, and midway

between your front and

back of your neck ), with

5-8 millimeters in size.

Hormones that the Pineal Gland Produces

It Produces melatonin, a

hormone derived from

serotonin affecting the odulation of

sleep patterns .

Function

Modern research is now showing that it is an endocrine gland able to influence the mind and

behavior .

The light sensitive pineal gland, is related to the

regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

• The gland is closely related to the function of sensory image.

Produces melatonin and is stimulated by darkness and inhibited by light.

It has effects on the gonads inhibiting or facilitating

role.

Function

dissises

The psychological states are apparently neutralizing the functions of this gland.

Factors such as age make melatonin decreases correspondingly.

Tumors arising from the gland itself, both benign and malignant

Questions

1. What does the Pineal Gland Produce?

2. hat shape is the pineal gland.?

The melatonin

It has the shape of a pine tree