Asked by Kainat Jadoon on Sep 28, 2024
Jason and Kyle are friends who are working together on a project.Which hormone is likely to be secreted if they are bonding
A) estrogen
B) testosterone
C) cortisol
D) oxytocin
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also known as the "love hormone", it plays a significant role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and during and after childbirth.
Hormone
A regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.
Bonding
The process of developing a close and emotionally significant relationship between individuals such as parents and their children, or between peers.
- Clarify the significance of the endocrine system in overseeing bodily mechanisms through the release of hormones.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the significance of the endocrine system in overseeing bodily mechanisms through the release of hormones.