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Epithalamus
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Slides 16 Diencephalon BrainAndNervousSystem.pdf
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00:00 Another component of the hypothalamus is the epithalamus. This structure consists of the pineal gland, which is under the shaded area right in through here. Habenular nuclei are also nuclear members of the epithalamus. They’re not shown here, so not labeled. 00:28 Let’s take a look now. I want you to understand the functions of the pineal gland first. 00:34 The pineal gland is responsible for the secretion of melatonin. Melatonin is an important regulator in maintaining normal circadian rhythms.
About the Lecture
The lecture Epithalamus by Craig Canby, PhD is from the course Diencephalon.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following substances is secreted by the pineal gland?
- Melatonin
- Methionine
- Methyldopa
- Melamine
- Melanin
Which of the following includes the pineal gland as an anatomical component?
- Epithalamus
- Thalamus
- Medulla
- Subthalamus
- Hypothalamus
Author of lecture Epithalamus
Craig Canby, PhD
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