Pineal Gland

The pineal gland is a small gland in the brain that makes melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical ReviewerAlfred Lewy, MD, PhD - Psychiatry

Current as ofMay 3, 2017

Current as of: May 3, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Alfred Lewy, MD, PhD - Psychiatry

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