<P> Oxytocin ( Oxt ; / ˌɒksɪˈtoʊsɪn / , / ˌɒksi - / ) is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide . Oxytocin is normally produced by the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary . It plays a role in social bonding , sexual reproduction in both sexes , and during and after childbirth . Oxytocin is released into the bloodstream as a hormone in response to stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor and with stimulation of the nipples from breastfeeding . This helps with birth , bonding with the baby , and milk production . Oxytocin was discovered by Henry Dale in 1906 . Its molecular structure was discovered in 1952 . Oxytocin is also used as a medication to facilitate childbirth . </P>
<P> Oxytocin ( Oxt ; / ˌɒksɪˈtoʊsɪn / , / ˌɒksi - / ) is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide . Oxytocin is normally produced by the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary . It plays a role in social bonding , sexual reproduction in both sexes , and during and after childbirth . Oxytocin is released into the bloodstream as a hormone in response to stretching of the cervix and uterus during labor and with stimulation of the nipples from breastfeeding . This helps with birth , bonding with the baby , and milk production . Oxytocin was discovered by Henry Dale in 1906 . Its molecular structure was discovered in 1952 . Oxytocin is also used as a medication to facilitate childbirth . </P>
where is oxytocin made and what is its function
where is oxytocin made and what is its function
paraventricular nucleus social bonding sexual reproduction
paraventricular nucleus social bonding sexual reproduction