Which of the Following Applies to Oxytocin

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following applies to oxytocin?
1) It stimulates contraction of the uterus after delivery.
2) It stimulates ejection of breast milk during lactation.
3) It stimulates mammary gland production of milk.
4) It is released from the adenohypophysis.

• A)1, 2
• B)1, 4
• C)1, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

Echoic Memory

Auditory sensory memory, lasting only 2 to 4 seconds.

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce, or the ability to perform, understand, or absorb something.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Stimuli

External events or occurrences that can elicit responses from sensory organs, leading to a reaction or response.