Role of OT in Maternal Behavior
Role of OT in Maternal Behavior
Role of OT in Maternal Behavior
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Young et al. Claim<br />
"<strong>OT</strong>, both <strong>in</strong> the periphery and bra<strong>in</strong>, also<br />
plays an important role <strong>in</strong> behaviors<br />
associated with maternal care, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
uter<strong>in</strong>e contraction at parturition, milk<br />
ejection dur<strong>in</strong>g lactation and the regulation<br />
<strong>of</strong> maternal behavior <strong>in</strong> females."