Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259254963
Author: Jennifer Regan (author), Andrew Russo (author), Rod Seeley (author) Cinnamon Vanputte (author)
Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
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Chapter 18.2, Problem 12AYP
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The effect oxytocin on its target tissues and the factors stimulating its secretion.
Introduction:
Oxytocin hormone is produced by neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus and is stored in the posterior pituitary gland. This hormone plays a key role in the last stage of pregnancy.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Seeley's Anatomy & Physiology
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