MCQ
Normal sleep-wake cycle in a human body is maintained by the secretion of:
  • A
    Thyroid gland
  • B
    Thymus gland
  • Pineal gland
  • D
    Pituitary gland

Answer

Correct option: C.
Pineal gland
(C) Pineal gland
Normal sleep-wake cycle in a human body is maintained by the secretion of Pineal gland

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