The function of pineal body is toA. lighten the skin colourB. control sexual behaviourC. regulate the period pubertyD. all of these

The function of pineal body is toA. lighten the skin colourB. control

1.	The function of pineal body is toA. lighten the skin colourB. control sexual behaviourC. regulate the period pubertyD. all of these
Answer» Correct Answer - D Pineal body is a very small, reddish-grey vascular, conical, solid body located in the brain.It secretes a hormone named melatonin. Melatonin makes the skin colour lighter in certain animals and also regulated the functioning of gonads. Thus, controls sexual behaviour and regulates the period of puberty.

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