Oxytocin Synthesis Occurs in the Neurohypophysis

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True/False

Oxytocin synthesis occurs in the neurohypophysis.

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Definitions:

Mucous Membrane

Thin sheet consisting of epithelium and connective tissue (lamina propria) that lines cavities that open to the outside of the body; many contain mucous glands that secrete mucus.

Cutaneous Membrane

Another term for the skin, the body's largest organ, which serves as a protective barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.

Clotting Proteins

Essential proteins in the blood that work together to prevent excessive bleeding by forming a clot.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defense mechanism against infection or injury that includes redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the affected area.