Consider the following statements about X X is a often called love hormone as it is released during ...........

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Consider the following statements about X:

X is a often called love hormone as it is released during human bonding activities.
X is a also a uterine stimulant hormone.
X is a also used during child birth and also for breast engorgement.

Which of the following best represents X:

Dopamine

Oxytocin

Melatonin

Testosterone

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Explanation:

Second option is correct.

Oxytocin, often called love hormone, is released naturally in human bonding activities such as childbirth , breastfeeding and sex,. It is uterine stimulant hormone, prescribed for initiation of uterine contractions and induction of labour in women as well as stimulation of contractions during labour. It is also used to help abort fetus in cases of incomplete abortion or miscarriage, and control bleeding after childbirth. It may be used for breast engorgement.