Even in the rodent world, parents can vary in their attentiveness to their offspring. If a new rat mom is given an infusion of oxytocin, what impact will this likely have on how she cares for her pups?a.She will begin to display aggressive behaviors toward themb.She will become less attached to them and start to neglect themc.She will become frightened of them and try to fleed.She will be more bonded to them and will take better care of theme.She will try to reproduce with them

Introduction: The reproductive system serves the four major functions: Production of sperms and eggs. Transporting and sustaining these cells. Nurturing the developing offspring. Production of steroid hormones. Correct option and explanation: Option (d), she will be more bonded to them and will take better care of them, is correct. Explanation: Apart from the physiological functions, the hormone oxytocin also plays an important role in social behavior. Oxytocin establishes a feeling of well-being, for instance, improved social interactions, bonding, trust, reduced fear. Incorrect options and explanation: Option a, b, c, and e are incorrect as oxytocin has a role in social behavior. It establishes a feeling of well-being, for instance, improved social interactions, bonding, trust, reduced fear. The physiological role of oxytocin includes (i) at first, it causes placental stimulation for making prostaglandins, and prostaglandins, in turn, cause more intense and frequent contraction of the uterus, (ii) secondly, oxytocin by itself causes the stimulation of contraction of the uterus. Hence, the contraction pushes the fetus's head against the cervix, causing the cervix to dilate and stretch.Conclusion: Option (d) is correct.