Oxytocin Is a Stress-Moderating Hormone Released by

question 16

Multiple Choice

Oxytocin is a stress-moderating hormone released by

• A) lymphocytes.
• B) NK cells.
• C) a fight-or-flight response.
• D) cuddling or massage.

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Psychotherapy

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