The part of the epithalamus that is an endocrine gland, is located posterior to the thalamus, and may influence puberty, is the
A) reticular formation.
B) midbrain.
C) mammillary bodies.
D) pineal gland.
E) infundibulum.

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The description matches that of the pineal gland, which is located posterior to the thalamus and is an endocrine gland that secretes hormones (such as melatonin) that may influence puberty. The other choices do not match the given description.

The Part of the Epithalamus That Is an Endocrine Gland