RJA #5a: Reference Articles

"Oxytocin (Greek: "quick birth") is a mammalian hormone that is secreted into the bloodstream from the posterior pituitary gland, and that is also released into the brain, where it has effects on social behaviors."

Definition provided by Citizendium.org (http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Oxytocin) accessed on September 25, 2011.

• Caldwell HK, Young WS III (2006)
• Oxytocin
• Handbook of Neurochemistry and Molecular Neurobioligy 3rd edition, Springer, New York
• pp. 573-607
• 2007-2009
• Online reference - http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Oxytocin

This reference provided vital information from another perspective compared to many other resources.
Keywords: Oxytocin (3 hits), Pitocin (1 hit)


"Oxytocin (OT) is traditionally thought of as a 'female' neurohypophysis hormone due to its role in parturition and milk ejection. However, OT is recognized as having endocrine and paracrine roles in male reproduction."

Article found on Oxytocin.org (http://www.oxytocin.org/oxy/male-reproduction.html) accessed on September 26, 2011

• Thackare H, Nicholson HD, Whittington K

  Clinical Science at South Bristol (Obstetrics & Gynaecology),
  University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
  Hum Reprod Update. 2006 Jan 25;

  Online Reference -  http://www.oxytocin.org/oxy/male-reproduction.html

  Great study performed on the role oxytocin plays in both male and female reproduction focusing on the male reproductive process.

  Keywords: "Oxytocin Reproduction" (4 hits)