Which of the Following Is Accurate About Oxytocin

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate about oxytocin?

• A)Both mothers and fathers have releases of oxytocin in response to a baby's birth.
• B)New mothers have the advantage of oxytocin to support their maternal instinct.
• C)Adoptive mothers won't bond with their babies well because they lack oxytocin.
• D)Mothers have oxytocin as a result of lactation and so will always have a close bond with their baby.

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