J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    The function of oxytocin is to help in

    A)  child birth          

    B)  growth

    C)  lactation            

    D)  gametogenesis

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Oxytocin hormone is secreted by posterior lobe of pituitary gland. Oxytocin is a peptide hormone which is secreted in a large quantity during labour pain and influence relax the smooth muscle so, it is referred as birth hormone. It also induce milk secretion during suckling by babies. Hence is also termed as milk ejecting hormone.


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