A client is having difficult with falling and staying asleep and has obtained over-the-counter melatonin to help with this issue. What gland would be responsible for the decreased secretion of melatonin?
A) Pineal
B) Adrenal
C) Thyroid
D) Thymus
A
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The pineal gland is attached to the thalamus in the brain. It secretes melatonin, which aids in regulating sleep cycles and mood. Melatonin is believed to play a role in hypothalamic–pituitary interaction. The adrenal, thyroid, and thymus gland do not secrete melatonin.
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