pineal gland
US /ˈpɪn.i.əl ˌɡlænd/
UK /ˈpɪn.i.əl ˌɡlænd/
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glándula pineal
a small endocrine gland in the brain of most vertebrates. The pineal gland produces melatonin, a hormone that modulates sleep patterns in both seasonal and circadian rhythms.
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The pineal gland is often referred to as the 'third eye' due to its light-sensitive nature.
La glándula pineal a menudo se conoce como el 'tercer ojo' debido a su naturaleza sensible a la luz.
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Melatonin, produced by the pineal gland, helps regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.
La melatonina, producida por la glándula pineal, ayuda a regular el ciclo de sueño-vigilia del cuerpo.