Pineal Gland Essentials. 1  Of the endocrine organs, the function of the pineal gland was the last discovered. 2  Located deep in the center of the brain, the pineal gland was once known as the âthird eye.â. 3  The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.
View Full Document. 59) Which of the following anatomical terms refers to the ear? a) otic b) orbital c) ocular d) oral e) occipital Answer: a Difficulty: Hard Learning Objective 1: LO 1.5 Describe the anatomical position and how anatomical terms are used to describe the human body.
The bones of the ear, also known as the auditory ossicles, are the three smallest bones in the human body.These bones play an important role in the sense of hearing by transmitting sounds to the inner ear. Anatomy The three auditory ossicles â the malleus, incus, and stapes â are tiny bones found in the middle ear.Each bone is named in Latin for its shape: 1  Malleus means hammer or mallet. 2  Incus means anvil. 3  Stapes means stirrup. ...he three auditory ossicles â the malleus, incus, and stapes â are tiny bones found in the middle ear. Each bone is named in Latin for its shape: 1  Malleus means hammer or mallet. 2  Incus means anvil. 3  Stapes means stirrup. ...