The Hormone Oxytocin Is Produced by the _____________________ and Targets

question 3

Multiple Choice

The hormone oxytocin is produced by the _____________________ and targets the _________________.

• A) hypothalamus; mammary glands
• B) anterior pituitary; mammary glands
• C) anterior pituitary; pancreas
• D) hypothalamus; pancreas
• E) posterior pituitary; mammary glands

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