Which endocrine gland secretes a hormone that influences the sleep/wake cycle?

Endocrine activity during sleep Almost all functions of humans are subject to cyclic changes and are governed by the nervous system. Most rhythms are driven by an internal biological clock located in the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) and can be synchronized by external signals such as light-dark cycles. Homeostatic activities such as body temperature, blood…

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