Hormomes Flashcards by George Collett | Brainscape

Q

What is a hormone

A

A chemical messenger transported in blood

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Oxytocin

A

Hypothalamus (pituitary gland)
Stimulate uterus contractions
Let down of milk from lacataion

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Cortisol

A

When animal stressed they release cortisol.
Progesterone levels drop

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