Pineal Gland

A. Helps increase the blood calcium level

B. Secretes a hormone called 'melatonin'

C. Is located in epithalamus

D. Secretes hormones called 'parathormone' and 'calcitonin'

E. Is used to be known as the 'Third eye'

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. AA, D, E only
2. BB, C, E only
3. CC, D only
4. DA, B, C, E only

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Correct answer: B. B, C, E only

Explanation

The pineal gland in the epithalamus secretes melatonin and has been called the 'third eye'; parathormone and calcitonin come from the parathyroid and thyroid.