A Stress-Moderating Hormone Released by Cuddling and Associated with Pair-Bonding

question 153

Multiple Choice

A stress-moderating hormone released by cuddling and associated with pair-bonding is known as

• A) serotonin.
• B) cortisol.
• C) norepinephrine.
• D) oxytocin.

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