Anatomy and Physiology - Connect Update
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Oxytocin hormone is regulated by the positive feedback mechanism. Hypothalamus secretes oxytocin that is stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland. The release of oxytocin occurs during the time of uterine contraction and in milk-let down processes. The secretion of oxytocin hormone is regulated by a positive feedback mechanism.
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