Description
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone composed of nine amino acids (nonapeptide). It is synthesized primarily in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary gland into the bloodstream. Oxytocin acts both as a hormone and as a neuromodulator in the central nervous system, where it influences a range of physiological and behavioral processes, including uterine contraction, lactation, social bonding, emotional regulation, and stress modulation.
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