MindTap Biology, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Starr/Taggart/Evers/Starr's Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
MindTap Biology, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Starr/Taggart/Evers/Starr's Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305269842
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 42, Problem 2CT
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To explain: The effect decreased oxytocin has on breast-feeding.

Concept introduction: Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that is involved in social bonding, sexual reproduction, child birth, and milk production in the mammary glands of the female.

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