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Chapter 25, Problem 1SA
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The effects of the hormone oxytocin.

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Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter released by the brain.

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The name Oxytocin for the hormone comes from a Greek word meaning "quick birth", due to its role in child birth.

Oxytocin is produced in the brain, and has been found to have a number of effects on the body.

It is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth, and stimulating milk production in women nursing their babies. It also induces a tendency to trust and bond with other individuals.

Conclusion

Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the brain, and its major effects are – inducing the tendency to trust other individuals and increase social bonding, stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth, and making milk available for nursing babies.

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