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'''Melatonin''' is a [[hormone]] found in animals, plants, and microbes. In animals, levels of melatonin have a daily cycle. It drives the [[circadian rhythm]]s of several biological functions. | '''Melatonin''' is a [[hormone]] found in animals, plants, and microbes. In animals, levels of melatonin have a daily cycle. It drives the [[circadian rhythm]]s of several biological functions. | ||
Melatonin is produced in the [[pineal gland]]. It acts as a hormone, and is released into the blood. | Melatonin is produced in the [[pineal gland]]. It acts as a hormone, and is released into the blood. | ||
Revision as of 20:53, 3 September 2020
Melatonin is a hormone found in animals, plants, and microbes. In animals, levels of melatonin have a daily cycle. It drives the circadian rhythms of several biological functions.
Melatonin is produced in the pineal gland. It acts as a hormone, and is released into the blood.
