Physiology · Endocrine System · Easy
Oxytocin
Meaning: Posterior pituitary hormone that triggers uterine contractions and milk ejection.
In practice: Released during breastfeeding, it contracts the uterus and compresses its vessels to limit bleeding.
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Which word means: The breakdown of glucose to produce energy in the cytoplasm.
Answer: Glycolysis
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Answer: Haemostasis
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