Which of the Following Statements About Oxytocin Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about oxytocin is true?

• A)Target cells of oxytocin have receptors for the hormone on their plasma membrane
• B)Oxytocin is synthesized in the hypothalamus
• C)Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland
• D)Both target cells of oxytocin have receptors for the hormone on their plasma membrane and oxytocin is synthesized in the hypothalamus are true
• E)All of the choices are true

---

Definitions:

Flammable Compounds

Substances that can ignite easily and burn rapidly, typically releasing heat and light.

Smoke Explosion

A sudden and intense combustion of suspended particles in a confined area, resulting from a mixture of air and combustible materials.

Backdraft

A dangerous explosive phenomenon that can occur when a fire is starved of oxygen and then oxygen is suddenly reintroduced, often during firefighting efforts.

Water Content

The amount of water contained in a material, expressed as a weight percentage of the material.