The roles of oxytocin are
slightly different in men and women:
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The actions of oxytocin
hormone in
men include:
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Thought to induce pair bonding in people - in both males and
females;
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Playing some role in orgasms - in both males and females;
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Facilitating sperm transport in ejaculation. .
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The actions of oxytocin hormone in
women include: |
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Thought to induce pair bonding in people - in both males and females;
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Playing some role in orgasms - in both males and females;
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Causing contraction of the uterus during labour;
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Stimulating milk flow from the breasts by causing the contraction
of muscle fibres in the milk ducts;
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Inducing maternal behaviour.
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For further general/summary information including the locations of the
endocrine glands, visit the page about Endocrine
Glands of the Human Body.
