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[Jitendra Hydonus]

A hormone and neurotransmitter with multiple roles in the body and the brain

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2-Minute Neuroscience: Oxytocin
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2-Minute Neuroscience: Oxytocin
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Neuroscientifically Challenged
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Mar 18, 2018
Oxytocin synthesis and effects
Oxytocin has various functions, such as:
Stimulating uterine contractions and milk letdown in childbirth and lactation.

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Enhancing mood, sexual arousal, trust, bonding, and social recognition in romantic relationships, parent-infant interactions, and group settings.

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Influencing various emotional, social, and cognitive processes, such as reducing stress and anxiety, promoting well-being, and modulating empathy and memory.

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Oxytocin is produced by nerve cells in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland into the bloodstream or the brain when triggered by certain stimuli, such as touch, sexual activity, or eye contact.

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