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.
When otosclerosis significantly involves the bone which surrounds the inner ear, called the otic capsule, a sensory type hearing loss occurs. This type of hearing loss is not correctable by stapedectomy.tosclerosis is a disease of the bones of the middle ear. These are labeled the malleus, incus and stapes (2-4) in figure 1, and are also known in aggregate as the ossicles.