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  • In human adult females, oxytocin   Option: 1 Is secreted by anterior pituitary

In human adult females, oxytocin 

 

Option: 1

Is secreted by anterior pituitary

 


Option: 2

Stimulates growth of mammary glands

 


Option: 3

Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

 


Option: 4

Causes strong uterine contractions during partuirition

 


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The Posterior Lobe or Neurohypophysis -

Hormones released from Posterior Lobe:

 Oxytocin:

  • This hormone stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus in pregnant women and causes easy childbirth. 
  • It also contracts the smooth muscles of mammary glands in lactating mothers and facilitates the flow of milk at the time of suckling. 
  • Oxytocin also stimulates the relaxation of the gallbladder, urinary bladder and intestine.

 

-Hence, the correct option is Causes strong uterine contractions during partuirition

 

 

 

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