Marti was having difficulties with headaches lately, so she went to a neurologist for an examination. After extensive testing and investigation, it was revealed that she had a tumor on her __________ gland
The doctor said to her "the biggest problem with this sort of tumor is that it is going to start interrupting your sleep. That is because it is supposed to release melatonin into your bloodstream, but as the tumor grows it will be unable to do so." Which part of Marti's endocrine system is afflicted with this tumor?
a. The pancreatic gland
b. The melatonic gland
c. The pineal gland
d. The pituitary gland
Answer: C
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