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.
4. go in one ear and out the other, to hear but without understanding or effect. 5. have or keep one's ear to the ground, to stay alert to current trends and viewpoints. 6. lend an or give ear, to pay attention.7. play it by ear, to improvise.8. set on one's ear, to amaze.. the science of the ear. 2. a scientific description of the ear. otology. 1. the branch of medicine that studies the ear and its diseases. 2. the treatment of ear disorders. â otologist, n. â otologic, otological, adj. otopathy. an abnormal condition or disease of the ear.