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What are the function of oxytocin?
The major functions of oxytocin have to do with smooth muscle contraction.
What is Antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin are both hormones stored and secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. The main functions of Oxytocin are aiding in sexual reproduction. The main function of ADH is retaining fluid in the body.
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 function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
The function of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is to store and secrete hormones that are produced by the brain. These hormones are oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone.
What is secreted by the neurosecretory cells in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
The posterior pituitary has neurosecretory tissue. It is activated by impulses from the hypothalamus and release hormones such as oxytocin and ADH.
The hormone responsible for stimulating contractions of the uterus is known as?
oxytocin released by the posterior pituitary is one of the main hormones causes contraction.prostaglandin f2 alpha produces by decidua appears to be the principle prostaglandin initiating myometrial contractility.
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.
What is the function of main engine?
Main propulsion is the function of the marine main engine.
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
What is the main function of Grimsby?
THE main function of grimpsy is a port
