Question

explain oxytocin????

Answer 1

The two main actions of oxytocin in the body are contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation. Oxytocin stimulates the uterine muscles to contract and also increases production of prostaglandins, which increase the contractions further.

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Answer 2

Answer :-

Oxytocin :-

• Oxytocin is produced mainly by the neurons in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus.

• The paraventricular nucleus lies in the wall of the third ventricle.

• Oxytocin is also known as "Pitocin".

• Oxytocin stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus.

• Oxytocin is administered to aid parturition.

• Oxytocin induces contraction of the muscles of the mammary glands.

• Oxytocin helps in the maintainance of proper flow of milk in the mammary glands.

• Oxytocin is also referred to as "Milk ejection hormone".

• Oxytocin aids the secretion of birth hormones.