Abstract
Summarizes the important position of the pineal gland and its hormones in assisting mammals, especially long-breeding rodent species, to adapt to seasonal environmental changes. The photoperiod, acting via the pineal gland, determines the waxing and waning of reproductive competence on a seasonal basis. Pineal secretory products also adjust the entire physiology of the organism on a seasonal basis, thereby ensuring that the animal is physiologically prepared for the various seasons of the year. -from Author
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 651-656 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | South African Journal of Science |
| Volume | 83 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1987 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)