In Contrast to Most Other Hormones, Oxytocin Has What Unique

question 20

Multiple Choice

In contrast to most other hormones, oxytocin has what unique property?

• A) Oxytocin only has one effect on one tissue.
• B) Oxytocin is a sex hormone found in equal amounts in both males and females.
• C) The action of oxytocin builds in a positive feedback loop, rather than maintaining an equilibrium.
• D) Oxytocin affects all cells in the human body, not just one target tissue.
• E) Oxytocin is produced by the embryo and transferred across the placenta to the mother.

Understand the basic structural units of DNA and RNA and their functions.

Comprehend the causes and types of genetic mutations and their impacts.

Recognize how mutations can affect phenotype without altering the protein-coding sequence.

Identify the influence of environmental factors on gene expression.

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Definitions:

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