Pineal for Pres. & Thymus for VP!
By: Sahara Verner
Where are they from?
- The Pineal Gland is from the the back side of the brain connected to the spinal cord at its base.
- The Thymus gland is from the chest, located behind the sternum and in-between the lungs.
Classifications:
- The pineal gland produces the hormone melatonin which regulates the human sleep- wake cycle (Circadian cycle)
- The pineal gland is important because without it the body would never start puberty and you would not have the proper rest to function anymore.
- The Thymus produces the Thymosin hormone. The thymus stimulates the development of antibodies.
- The thymus is important because without it you would not have the proper tools to fight sickness and damaged cells.
Organs and Effects:
Pineal:
Effects the ovaries, testes and brain. Aids in proper development, and makes you tired and affects how the brain operates in the light and dark.
Thymus:
Effects the Lymph nodes. It creates more antibodies.
Controlled by and imbalances:
Pineal:
Controlled by the Epithalamus.
Imbalance:
Calcification or lose your sense of direction.
Thymus:
controlled by pineal gland.
Imbalance:
Genetic defects can cause immunodeficiency meaning that you won't be able to fight disease and sickness as well.