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Question Bank [2022] — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYQuestion Bank [2022]2 Marks
Question
Which hormone is secreted by Pineal gland? What is its function?
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Answer

  1. Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland.
  2. Melatonin plays a very important role in the regulation of biological clock (e.g. 24-hour diurnal rhythm) of our body. It helps in maintaining the normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle and also influences body temperature, metabolism and reproductive cycles.

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