ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781265521363
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 17.11, Problem 32WDYL
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To analyze:

The change in the melatonin levels throughout the day.

Introduction:

Melatonin is one of the endocrine hormones. This is released from the pineal gland which is located in the brain. The main function of this gland is to regulate the sleep cycle as well as the biological clock of the body through the secretion of the melatonin hormone.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY LL W/CONNECT ACCESS

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