It is also known as the ‘love hormone’, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding.However, it can also be chemically manufactured and is sold by pharma companies for use during childbirth. It is administered either as an injection or a nasal solution.The drug was banned by the Central government in April 2018, saying that it was being misused on milch cattle to increase yield, which not only affects the health of the cattle but also humans who consumed the milk.Why is it vital?Oxytocin helps contract the uterus and induce delivery, control bleeding, and promote the release of breast milk.Its use is especially crucial to prevent new mothers from excessively bleeding after giving birth—a common cause of maternal deaths.

Why is oxytocin administered to women during childbirth?Multiple ChoiceTo stimulate ACTH productionTo stimulate uterine contractionsTo inhibit uterine contractionsTo inhibit milk production

What hormone induces milk let down? a b c or d Oxytocin Adrenalin Cortisol Estrogen

Oxytocin is responsible for  preventing release of insulin from the pancreas.   regulating blood calcium levels.  milk production by the mammary glands.  causing contractions of uterine smooth muscle during labor.  preventing the formation of goiters.

Which of these is a pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection?

Which of the following is not true of oxytocin?Group of answer choicesOxytocin is produced in the posterior pituitary gland.Oxytocin causes the contractions of the uterus during labor.Oxytocin is one of the few hormones that is regulated by a positive feedback loop.Oxytocin stimulates “milk letdown” in nursing mothers.