Systemic effects of oxytocin on male sexual activity via the spinal ejaculation generator in rats
Oxytocin is produced in the hypothalamus and stimulates uterine contraction and milk ejection. While many people consider oxytocin to be a female hormone, it is reported that, in men, the plasma oxytocin level increases markedly after ejaculation. However, this aspect of oxytocin physiology is poorl...
Main Authors: | Takumi Oti, Tatsuya Sakamoto, Hirotaka Sakamoto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Communicative & Integrative Biology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19420889.2021.1902056 |
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