Question

Name the source and one main function of;

a) Oxytocin b) Testosterone

Answer 1

a) Oxytocin:

1. It is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
2. It is also known as the birth hormone.
3. It stimulates the uterus muscles to contract and induce labor, thus aiding in delivering a baby.

b) Testosterone:

1. It is a sex hormone and is secreted by the interstitial cells of the testes in males.
2. Its main function is to develop and maintain male sexual characters and also help in spermatogenesis.