Question

Which statement BEST descibes a function of the hormone oxytocin?
A. It regulates the body's heart and respiratory rates
B. It helps a mother bond with her newborn child
C. It is released in "fight or flight" situations
D. It causes moods to become depressed

Answer 1

B. Oxytocin, released from the posterior pituitary, stimulates uterine contractions and milk let-down and promotes maternal bonding and social attachment. It is not a primary regulator of heart/respiratory rates, is not the main "fight-or-flight" hormone, and does not cause depressive moods.