Which of the following characteristics of the pineal gland is not correct?

The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps regulate the body’s internal clock and sleep–wake cycles. It is located in the brain, above the cerebellum. Salt and water balance is regulated mainly by hormones such as antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone, not by the pineal gland, so “regulates salt and water levels” is the incorrect characteristic.

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