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What organ contains target cells for oxytocin?
Oxytocin is released by posterior pitutory.It is produced by hypothalamus.
What is the sequence of amino acids in oxytocin?
The precursor protein contains both oxytocin and neurophysin 1 - MAGPSLACCL LGLLALTSAC YIQNCPLGGK RAAPDLDVRK CLPCGPGGKG RCFGPNICCA EELGCFVGTA EALRCQEENY LPSPCQSGQK ACGSGGRCAV LGLCCSPDGC HADPACDAEA This protein is cleaved to yield neurophysin-1 precursor and the protein oxytocin which is- CYIQNCPLG (highlighted in the above) All sequences from human source.
Can oxytocin cause harmful effect to 4 weeks old pregnancy?
First of all should you never take anything when pregnant without asking your doctor. And second, no. Oxytocin can be used to induce labor in the last trimester but not cause abortion.
What are the function of oxytocin?
The major functions of oxytocin have to do with smooth muscle contraction.
Is oxytocin a protein?
Yes, oxytocin is a protein hormone produced in the brain.
How is the level of oxytocin controlled by a positive-feedback mechanism?
Oxytocin release is controlled by a positive-feedback mechanism during childbirth. When contractions of the uterus stimulate oxytocin release, this hormone further intensifies contractions, leading to more oxytocin release. This cycle continues until the baby is delivered.
State the function of the hormones oxytocin?
Dunno what it does in males (if anything). In females, it stimulates lactation, mostly. If given artificially, it can stimulate contraction of the uterus and parturition (doctors use it to induce labor). But it isn't really clear if the pituitary secretes oxytocin on its own to stimulate labor, or if there is some other mechanism that induces labor.
What is the oxytocin target?
Oxytocin ejects milk from mamary glads.Muscles of uterus are contracted.
What hormones is regulated by a neuroendocrine reflex oxytocin cortisol antidiuretic hormone?
oxytocin
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What takes oxytocin out of your system?
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and is removed by enzymatic cleavage in the plasma.
What is another name for oxytocin?
Really no other names except maybe oxytocin/neurophysin I prepropeptide
