It produces melatonin that helps to regulate sleep/wake functions, and even seasonal functions (e.g. more wakefulness and productivity in the summer, versus more restfulness - and, in some animals, hibernation - in the winter). Function of the pineal body/gland is endocrine. This contributes the the alertness or consciousness of one's self and produces melatonin which regulates the sleep/wake patterns. The name derives from its shape.
fiesta decoration image by kubais from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>. Fiesta is the Spanish word for festival or holiday. Mexico has several different kinds of festivals, celebrated for religious, national and local reasons. The type of celebration varies with the kind of festival. Generally, there is a party at the end of the celebration, and it is accompanied by traditional Mexican music.
Alicante is also a land of deeply-rooted traditions, such as the Moors and Christians festivities and the Night of San Juan. When it comes to Alicante's delicious cuisine, rice takes the central stage, cooked in a million different ways.