Oxytocin and the neural mechanisms regulating social cognition and affiliative behavior

Abstract Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and released into the circulation through the neurohypophyseal system. Peripherally released oxytocin facilitates parturition and milk ejection during nursing. Centrally released oxytocin coordinates the onset of maternal nurturing behavior at partur...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Frontiers in neuroendocrinology 2009-10, Vol.30 (4), p.534-547
Hauptverfasser:	Ross, Heather E, Young, Larry J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accumbens Animals Behavior, Animal - physiology Brain - anatomy & histology Brain - physiology Collaterals Electron microscopy Endocrinology & Metabolism Humans Immune Interpersonal Relations Magnocellular Maternal Behavior - physiology Maternal care Microtus Oxytocin - metabolism Paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus Receptors, Oxytocin - metabolism Recognition, Psychology - physiology Social Behavior Social recognition Social Support Stress, Psychological Supraoptic nucleus Voles
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