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Physiology of the epiphysis: Modern concepts

Neurophysiology, ISSN: 0090-2977, Vol: 29, Issue: 3, Page: 168-188
1997
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Review Description

In this review, the information available from the literature and the data obtained by the author about the epiphysis (or the pineal gland), an important neuroendocrine organ, and about its main hormone, melatonin, are summarized. The history of studying the epiphysis and the evolutionary aspects of its activity, anatomy, and physiology are discussed. The results of electrophysiological studies are described, and biochemical aspects of the epiphysis activity are analyzed. The pathways through which photoinformation enters the pineal gland, and external factors regulating its functioning are described in detail. The data on the physiological effects produced by epiphyseal neurohormones (melatonin is the best studied) and their role in formation of different types of behavior are emphasized. ©1998 Plenum Publishing Corporation.

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