A pituitary octapeptide hormone that stimulates the contraction of uterine muscle and the secretion of milk in the breast.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions. Pitocin, a synthetic form of this hormone, is used to enhance or stimulate labor.
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One of two hormones produced in the posterior pituitary, a part of the brain (see Vasopressin). Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine smooth muscle. During labor it effects delivery of the fetus. Oxytocin causes muscle contraction of the mammary and milk ejection.
A hormone secreted from the brain that stimulates the contraction of the uterus during the first month of breastfeeding. Oxytocin can also be administered to induce labor.
a substance produced in the brain that causes contractions of the uterus for labor, and causes the breasts to release milk
is a natural hormone that is secreted by the pituitary gland. During labor and child birth oxytocin levels control the contractions of the uterus. Synthetic oxytocin is often used to induce labour.
The hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates uterine contractions during labour and stimulates the milk glands in the breasts to produce milk.
hormone which stimulates uterine contractions and the let-down reflex.
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland and released into the blood stream which induces 'let-down' of milk. Adrenaline, another hormone, is secreted when an animal is frightened, cancelling out the oxytocin effect and so stopping let-down.
A hormone in your body that contributes to the start of labor
Hormone from the posterior pituitary gland causing uterine contractions and milk 'let-down' from mammary glands in pregnancy.
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
An octapeptide formed in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary. It has stimulant effects on the smooth muscle of the uterus and mammary glands. X Y Z
hormone that causes the uterus to contract during labor and causes the milk ducts in the breasts to release milk.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the uterus to contract, causing labor to begin. It also stimulates secretion of milk from breasts.
ox-ee-TOE-sin A hormone made in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary that stimulates muscle contraction in the mammary glands and the uterus. 664
A hormone that increases smooth muscle contraction, including uterine contraction, and causes milk letdown.
hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates contractions of the uterus during labor and release of milk during breast-feeding.
Pituitary hormone that contributes to the start of labor and stimulates the breasts to release milk.
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that starts uterine contractions in bringing on or increasing labor and release of milk from the breast. It also refers to a drug that is like the hormone.
A drug used to help start or intensify labor contractions
a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which plays a role in childbirth.
A peptide hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary that stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth.
a hormone produced in the pituitary gland that causes contraction of the uterus during childbirth and stimulation of milk flow during breast-feeding
A pregnancy hormone that both stimulates breast milk production and stimulates uterine contractions. Synthetic oxytocins have been created to induce labor.
a protein derived hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary that stimulates uterine contractions during the birthing process and the release of milk from the breast.
The hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates contractions and the milk-eject reflex (let-down). Pitocin is the synthetic form of this hormone.
Pituitary hormone that stimulates breast milk production.
hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. When released, oxytocin causes uterine contractions. Pitocin is a synthetic form of the hormone.
A hormone released in the posterior pituitary by hypothalamic neurosecretory neurons.
The hormone that causes milk let-down.
A pituitary hormone that stimulates muscle contraction and sensitizes nerves. Dopamine stimulates the production of oxytocin. Fewer oxytocin receptors create less attachment in relationships.
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A hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract during child birth and the breasts to release milk.
A small natural hormone that causes a variety of effects in the human body including uterine contractions, milk ejection, and relaxation.
A hormone secreted during labor to stimulate contractions and milk production. It is sometimes administered in synthetic form to begin or speed labor.