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empud syarifudin
on Nov 06, 2024
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Oxytocin is secreted by the
A) pancreas.
B) thyroid gland.
C) pituitary gland.
D) adrenal gland.
Pituitary Gland
The endocrine system’s most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
Oxytocin
A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding behaviors.
- Identify the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they produce.
- Ascertain the connection between hormones and their effects on behavior and physiological processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they produce.
- Ascertain the connection between hormones and their effects on behavior and physiological processes.