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melatonin

Hormone secreted by the pineal body that influences the body's circadian rhythms (metabolic activities centred approximately on a 24-hour cycle). Melatonin secretion is inhibited by bright light and the variations in secretion have been linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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