Human Performancemedium#978
Melatonin secretion is:
A
suppressed by darkness
B
constant throughout the day
C
promoted by darkness and suppressed by bright light
CorrectD
highest at noon
Explanation
Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland in response to darkness, promoting sleep; bright light suppresses its production.
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