Oxytocin and Vasopressin

question 35

Multiple Choice

Oxytocin and vasopressin

• A) differ from each other by a single amino acid
• B) do not contain sulfur
• C) are peptide hormones
• D) are tripeptides

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Definitions:

Brain Tissue

Tissue found within the brain, composed of neurons and glial cells, which supports neural function and health.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.

Nourishment

The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

Newborn

An infant who is within hours, days, or up to a few weeks from birth.