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What is oxytocin physio?

Author: H K



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Functions in smooth muscle activation promoting let-down of milk, and partuition contraction As for lactation (humans let down milk by suckling (but may be without it like hearing a crying baby alone...), if oxytocin not secreted only 20-30% of stored milk is released) As for parturition (increased oxytocin activity pushes fetus towards cervix)


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