Pineal gland

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008974",
  "term": "Pineal gland",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small endocrine gland located in the epithalamus, near the center of the brain. Its principal function is the production and secretion of melatonin, a hormone derived from serotonin that modulates sleep patterns and circadian rhythms. The gland's activity is regulated by light detected by the retina, with melatonin production increasing in darkness and decreasing in light.",
  "synonyms": [
    "epiphysis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hormone"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 792 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pineal-gland/"
}