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vazorg [7]
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5

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2 answers:
olga_2 [115]3 years ago
6 0

melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland and its main function is to regulate sleep rhythm (circadian rhythm)

kodGreya [7K]3 years ago
3 0
Melatonin mediates function through, antioxidant action in most of disorders. Melatonin is a chronobiotic substance that acts as synchronizer by stabilizing bodily rhythms. Its synthesis occurs in various locations throughout the body, including the pineal gland, skin, lymphocytes and gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
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