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| − | '''Oxytocin''' is a naturally secreted [[hormone]] that is important in milk letdown and the contraction of the smooth uterine muscles during the birthing process in [[mammal]]s, including [[cow]]s and [[human]]s. Oxytocin is sometimes called the cuddle hormone and is important for mother child bonding. <ref>[http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/oxytocin.html]</ref> | + | '''Oxytocin''' is a naturally secreted [[hormone]] that is important in milk letdown and the contraction of the smooth uterine muscles during the birthing process in [[mammal]]s, including [[cow]]s and [[human]]s. Oxytocin is sometimes called the cuddle hormone and is important for mother child bonding. <ref>[http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/hypopit/oxytocin.html Colorado State University; Oxytocin]</ref> |