The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate forebrain that secretes the hormone melatonin.
Die Zirbeldrüse ist eine kleine endokrine Drüse im Gehirn von Wirbeltieren, die das Hormon Melatonin absondert.
| Front | pineal gland |
|---|---|
| Back | A small gland on the dorsal surface of the vertebrate forebrain that secretes the hormone melatonin. |
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