In human adult females oxytocin

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In human adult females oxytocin (A) Is secreted by anterior pituitary (B) Stimulates growth of mammary glands (C) Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin (D) Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

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Oxytocin is also known as pitocin. It is an important hormone which is released in neurohypophysis of pituitary. It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles. It stimulates labour pain. It is a hormone for quick birth.

Q. In human adult females oxytocin

Is secreted by anterior pituitary

Stimulates growth of mammary glands

Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

Oxytocin is also known as pitocin. It is an important hormone which is released in neurohypophysis of pituitary. It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles. It stimulates labour pain. It is a hormone for quick birth.