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In human adult female oxytocin 1.)Stim...

In human adult female oxytocin
1.)Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
2.)Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
3.)Is secreted by anterior pituitary
4.)Stimulates growth of mammary glands

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