why oxytocin is called birth hormone?
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Oxytocin is the hormone which plays major role during parturition
When parturition reflexes occurs,large amount of oxytocin is released from posterior pituitary which acts on myometrium of uteral lining,this helps in contraction of uterus,thereby helping in parturition of a baby
Hence oxytocin is called as birth hormone
When parturition reflexes occurs,large amount of oxytocin is released from posterior pituitary which acts on myometrium of uteral lining,this helps in contraction of uterus,thereby helping in parturition of a baby
Hence oxytocin is called as birth hormone
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