Chapter 18, Problem 18.3.1AYLO

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The anatomy, location, and changes through the life span of the pineal gland along with the functions of the melatonin.

Introduction:

Hormones are defined as the messengers that are secreted by the endocrine glands. These messengers control most of the body functions from simpler to complex ones. The circulatory system transports these hormones to the target cell.