Which part of the endocrine system is responsible for receiving messages from the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus and releasing the hormone melatonin into the bloodstream?
a. The adrenal gland
b. The pituitary gland
c. The pineal gland
d. The thyroid gland
Answer: C
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A. cross-sectional B. longitudinal C. lifespan D. correlational
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