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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."

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