Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 51RE
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The manner in which oxytocin implied in the behavior of humans is to be explained.

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Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland. It stimulates the uterine contractions and the mammary glands.

Oxytocin is nine-amino acid long peptide that exists in the cyclic form. The structure is similar to vasopressin hormone.

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