In human adult females oxytocin

In human adult females oxytocin
  1. Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
  2. Is secreted by anterior pituitary
  3. Stimulates growth of mammary glands
  4. Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

Solution

Oxytocin is called as Birth Hormone as it causes the contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus leading to the birth of the child.

Asked in: NEET 2008 (Mains)

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