Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that is released into the bloodstream and interacts with smooth muscle cells that have receptors, which stimulate lactation when binding to the hormone. Oxytocin is most likely a... A. Lipid-soluble, tropic hormone B. Water-soluble, nontropic hormone C. Water-soluble, tropic hormone D. Lipid-soluble, nontropic hormone E. Pheromone

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that is released into the bloodstream and interacts with smooth muscle cells that have receptors, which stimulate lactation when binding to the hormone. Oxytocin is most likely a... A. Lipid-soluble, tropic hormone B. Water-soluble, nontropic hormone C. Water-soluble, tropic hormone D. Lipid-soluble, nontropic hormone E. Pheromone

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter18: Principles Of Endocrinology; The Central Endocrine Glands

Section: Chapter Questions

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