Pineal Gland Essentials. 1  Of the endocrine organs, the function of the pineal gland was the last discovered. 2  Located deep in the center of the brain, the pineal gland was once known as the âthird eye.â. 3  The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.
View Full Document. 59) Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the ear? a) otic b) orbital c) ocular d) oral e) occipital Answer: a Difficulty: Hard Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to describe the human body.
The human ear is one of the more remarkable parts of the human body, not only because of the beauty and unlikelihood of its structure, but also because of its remarkable sensitivity to sounds. From an anatomical point of view, the ear is conventionally and convenÂ­iently divided into three parts: the outer, the middle and the inner ears.