Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259398629
Author: McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
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Chapter 29.8, Problem 37WDL
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The relation between prolactin and oxytocin in both uterine changes and lactation process.
Concept introduction:
Oxytocin is produced by hypothalamus and prolactin is produced by the anterior pituitary. Both hormones play an important role in contracting and relaxing the uterine muscles as well as in producing milk from the mammary glands.
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