Oxytocin+and+Prolactin

Oxytocin is secreted primarily in the brain, more specifically in the pituitary gland. It is most well known for playing its part in sexual reproduction as well as several behaviors such as facial recognition, anxiety, as well as maternal behavior. Oxytocin is a peptide hormone and is a part of a positive feedback loop. Oxytocin targets the myoepithelial cells of the breast and the uterine smooth muscle cells.
 * __Oxytocin & Prolactin__**

Oxytocin helps facilitated birth by initiating contractions and breastfeeding. Without the ability to produce Oxytocin the known effects are sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissism. Sociopathy can be caused by a sudden release of hormones, such as serotonin, due to stress based on one's experiences and environment. However, Oxytocin's role in causing sociopathy, psychopathy, and narcissism stems from the inability to produce Oxytocin, which is partly responsible for empathy.

__**How Oxytocin Works:**__ Oxytocin is regulated by oxytocin receptors. In order for Oxytocin to work, Mg2+ and cholesterol are required.

Through the pituitary gland, Oxytocin is responsible for uterine contraction and social behavior.

Through the brain, Oxytocin is responsible for maternal behavior, sexual arousal, and birth.

__**Effects of Oxytocin:**__
 * Increased heart rate
 * Afribrinogenonemia
 * Anaphylaxis
 * Brain Damage
 * Seizures
 * Death


 * __Prolactin:__**

Prolactin is a protein known for its role in lactation and in regulating the immune system. It helps regulate blood clotting, growth, developement, and reproduction.

Prolactin is secreted by the pituitary glands and can also be found in the hypothalamus. Prolactin is a peptide hormone.



This can occurr when there is an over abundance of Prolactin:
 * __An Effect of Prolactin:__**


 * Prolactinoma

When the levels of Prolactin are decreased:


 * Bulimia

-Emmalee

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