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English: A: Reduced light during the night activates a secretion signal through the eyes optic nerve which has direct access to the brain. B: The signal is received by the pineal gland in the middle of the brain. C: The pineal gland produces and releases melatonin that is carried in the blood and throughout the body, triggering sleep and regulating circadian rhythm (your bodies internal 24-hour clock). |
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