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In human adult females, oxytocin...

In human adult females, oxytocin

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is secreted by anterior pituitary

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stimulates growth of mamary glands

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stimullates pituitary to secrete vasopression

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causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

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Oxytocin hormone is secreted from the posterior lobe of pituitary gland. It promotes contraction of uterine muscle during parturition and contraction of mypoepithelial cells of lactating breast, sequeezing milk into the large ducts behind the nipple. Because of its role oxytocin is called birth hormone
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