The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep by binding receptors in several tissues throughout the body. How would you characterize the pineal gland?

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Sleep Physiology

Sleep is a condition of reduced muscle movement in the body. Awareness about the surroundings is reduced at the time of sleep. The body stays mildly responsive or non-responsive to external stimuli. The sleep-wake cycle is controlled by the circadian rhythm that produces a resting phase for the body.