松果腺(Pineal gland)也称松果体(Pineal body)。多年来,关于哺乳类松果腺的生理功能一直存在着争论。尽管有些报道认为,松果腺具有某些生理功能,但多数研究者却认为,哺乳类的松果腺是个在种系发生过程中退化了的器官,并没有什么生理功能。随着内分泌学,特别是神经内分泌学的进展,越来越多的实验证据和临床经验表 Pineal gland (Pineal gland), also known as the pineal body (Pineal body). Over the years, there has been debate about the physiological functions of the mammalian pineal gland. Although some reports suggest that pineal gland has certain physiological functions, most researchers believe that mammalian pineal gland is a degenerating organ in germline development and has no physiological function. With the progress of endocrinology, especially neuroendocrinology, more and more experimental evidence and clinical experience