Which gland will produce melatonin? A) pancreas B) pineal gland C) adrenal gland D) thyroid gland E) pituitary

Which gland will produce melatonin?
A) pancreas
B) pineal gland
C) adrenal gland
D) thyroid gland
E) pituitary
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B) pineal gland
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