When is melatonin usually produced in higher levels?O Melatonin levels remain constant throughout the dayO In the middle of the dayIn the middle of the nightO When you wake upO None of these is correct

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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When is melatonin usually produced in higher levels?
O Melatonin levels remain constant throughout the day
O In the middle of the day
In the middle of the night
O When you wake up
O None of these is correct

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Melatonin is a hormone produced largely by the pineal gland at night and has long been related with sleep–wake cycle regulation. It is frequently used as a dietary supplement to treat short-term insomnia, such as that caused by jet lag or shift work, and is normally taken orally. It aids in the timing of your circadian rhythms (internal 24-hour clock) and sleep. Being exposed to light at night can inhibit the generation of melatonin. Melatonin appears to have additional vital functions in the body beyond from sleep.

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