Oxytocin

Is Oxytocin a potential treatment for social deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorders? A principal feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a deficit in social interaction and empathy. In animal and in (some human) studies, oxytocin administered as an intranasal spray has demonstrated improved social interactions (1-4). Past and current studies have provided some genetic evidence that suggests oxytocin pathways in the brain might be deficient in patients with ASDs, although conflicting…

love, calmness, connectedness, and attitude are expressions that are allied with oxytocin. But how are these terms associated with a single hormone? Remarkably, it does outstanding work in our body and brain. Oxytocin affects us mentally and physically, but oxytocin is also a great life facilitator in the way it influences us. Oxytocin is most noteworthy for milk ejection and labor contraction. For women, oxytocin is a lifesaver, because it is accountable for formulating a female’s body for…

Is Oxytocin a potential treatment for social deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorders? A principal feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is a deficit in social interaction and empathy. In animal and in (some human) studies, oxytocin administered as intranasal spray has demonstrated improved social interactions. Past and current studies have provided some genetic evidence that suggests oxytocin pathways in the brain might be deficient in patients with ASDs, although conflicting evidence has…

trimester (Feldman). Besides the release of oxytocin for child birth and breast-feeding, oxytocin also has many effects on a person’s emotions. Oxytocin is also not only released during child birth, but also during sexual activity. For all genders sexual activity stimulates the release of oxytocin in the body. “Some researchers believe oxytocin may play a part in the experience of sexual orgasm, proposing a correlation between the concentration of oxytocin and the intensity of orgasm” (MacGill).…

Life Sciences Research Project Does Oxytocin have an effect on children with autism? If so what are these effects? Introduction First of all Oxytocin is a hormone that is created in the brain, in the hypothalamus. It is transported to and secreted by, the pituitary gland. It acts as a hormone and as a brain neurotransmitter. Oxytocin has an anti-anxiety effect and may increase personal attachment and empathetic behaviour. Research has shown that oxytocin may be beneficial for people with…

home to induce your labor. Below is a guide on how to induce labor naturally at home: Nipple Stimulation Stimulating the nipples helps the pituitary gland produce oxytocin. Oxytocin helps stimulate contractions. Pitocin, which is a drug that is often administered at the hospital to stimulate contractions, is a synthetic version of oxytocin. There have been studies done to confirm the effectiveness of nipple stimulation. One of the studies included 719 women who were at least 37 weeks…

anything, unless my heart and soul jump onto the careening bandwagon first). Love, in particular, is easily summarized by the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin is synthesized in the hypothalamic neurons and secreted into the bloodstream when—in a strictly scientific setting—the nipples or teats of an animal are stimulated. Created in a positive feedback loop (when a little oxytocin is produced, the synthesis of the hormone kicks into overdrive to create a surplus, not in a homeostasis effort), it is…

Oxytocin is the love hormone that is released by both men and women. Even though oxytocin levels are higher in women, oxytocin effects both genders the same. One problem with oxytocin is that anyone can access this hormone without a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration has not regulated oxytocin so the side and long term effects are not known (Pappas, 2015). Oxytocin helps women with nursing and the birth process. “The hormone causes uterine contractions during labor and helps shrink…

Are humans innately moral? Dr. Paul Zak believes he has identified the chemical responsible for moral behavior. With the aid of psychological and biological experiments, Zak believes the oxytocin, a neurotransmitter, allows us to exhibit moral behaviors such as empathy and trustworthiness. Paul Zak, inspired by his own mother’s morality, wondered whether the morality of his sweet mother was a shared characteristic amongst other humans. In order to examine such question, Zak looked for shared…

and in animals- specifically rats- is the role of the neuropeptides oxytocin (OXT) and arginine vasopressin (AVP). The close attachment one feels when entering a close social relationship is based on the biological neural and chemical components that trigger these feelings we have on a psychological level. Interestingly enough rats experience this phenomenon as well. A large body of evidence shows that the neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin play a key factor in mating, pair bonding, and…