Difference between revisions of "Oxytocin"
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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> |
Revision as of 19:37, June 14, 2009
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 mammals, including cows and humans. Oxytocin is sometimes called the cuddle hormone and is important for mother child bonding. [1]
