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Pineal Gland

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE PINEAL GLAND IS LOCATED IN THE VERTEBRATE BRAIN.

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FUNCTION: IT AFFECTS THE MODULATION OF WAKE/

SLEEP PATTERNS AND SEASONAL FUNCTIONS
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IT SECRETES MELATONION, AND HAS AN

IMPORTANT ROLE TO THE REGULATION OF SLEEP CYCLES
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PROBLEMS: CONTRIBUTES TO ALZHEMIERS

DISEASE AND CANNOT BE TREATED
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INTERESTING FACTS

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IT IS CONSIDERED THE THIRD EYE

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IT IS THE SIZE OF A PEA

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IT DECLINES WITH AGE

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SENSITIVE TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF LIGHT

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BY: DYLLAN GILBERG,

LACEY HOPPENWORTH, AND BRITTANY KARTES