In Contrast to Most Other Hormones, Oxytocin Has What Unique

question 20

Multiple Choice

In contrast to most other hormones, oxytocin has what unique property?

• A) Oxytocin only has one effect on one tissue.
• B) Oxytocin is a sex hormone found in equal amounts in both males and females.
• C) The action of oxytocin builds in a positive feedback loop, rather than maintaining an equilibrium.
• D) Oxytocin affects all cells in the human body, not just one target tissue.
• E) Oxytocin is produced by the embryo and transferred across the placenta to the mother.

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