GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behavior and the male and female reproductive systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oxytocin is a powerful reproductive hormone with widespread effects on the brain and body of all mammals, for example, by mediating sperm ejection, labor contractions, and milk ejection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Progesterone has been used to inhibit uterine contraction and prevent abortion and preterm labor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oxytocin is released in response to activation of sensory nerves during labor, breastfeeding and sexual activity. In addition oxytocin is released in response to low intensity stimulation of the skin, e.g., in response to touch, stroking, warm temperature, etc.