Pineal gland situated in________?
Correct answer: A. Brain
- A. Brain
- B. Neck
- C. Stomach
- D. Above kideys
Explanation
The pineal gland lies deep within the brain, near the roof of the third ventricle, where it releases melatonin. Students may choose the neck because the thyroid and parathyroid glands are located there, but the pineal gland is a brain structure.
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