Question

The function of oxytocin is to help in

• A. gametogenesis
• B. childbirth
• C. growth
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

childbirth

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Oxytocin is a hormone normally produced in the hypothalamus and it is released by the posterior pituitary gland.
2. There are two main physical functions of oxytocin.
3. The first one is stimulation of the uterine contractions during labor and childbirth.
4. The second is stimulation of the breast tissues to aid in lactation after childbirth.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Gametogenesis includes the process of both spermatogenesis which is the process of formation of sperms in males and oogenesis which is the process of formation of ovum in females.
2. The hormones responsible for gametogenesis are gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), progesterone, estrogen and androgens.

Option C:

1. The growth hormone (GH) otherwise known as human growth hormone(HGH) stimulates growth in humans.
2. It also helps in cell reproduction and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Option D:

1. Childbirth and labor are stimulated by the hormone oxytocin.

Final answer: The function of oxytocin is to help in childbirth.