Multiple Choice
What are the target cells of melatonin, and which hormone decreases their activity?
A) Hypothalamus, the activity of which is decreased by IGF-II.
B) Thymus, the activity of which is decreased by luteinising hormone.
C) The pineal gland, the activity of which is decreased by parathyroid hormone.
D) Suprachiasmatic nucleus, the activity of which is decreased by melatonin.
E) Adenohypophysis, the activity of which is decreased by progesterone.
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