Oxytocin: Function & Diseases
Oxytocin is a much-discussed substance, not least in connection with its important function in the social fabric. Colloquially, oxytocin is known as the “bonding hormone.” What is oxytocin? Oxytocin (also called oxitocin) is both a hormone and a neurotransmitter with a central role in the birth process. At the same time, oxytocin influences behavior among … Oxytocin: Function & Diseases