In Mammals,oxytocin is Released During _____

Question

In mammals,oxytocin is released during _____.  
A) sexual intercourse only
B) lactation only
C) labor only
D) sexual intercourse, lactation, and labor
E) sexual intercourse and labor

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin is released during sexual intercourse, lactation, and labor in mammals. During sexual intercourse, oxytocin is released by the hypothalamus and stimulates maternal behaviors such as bonding, nurturing, and social recognition. During lactation, oxytocin stimulates milk ejection or the letdown response, which enables the baby to obtain milk from the mother's breasts. During labor, oxytocin promotes uterine contractions, which help to dilate the cervix and push the baby through the birth canal.