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oxytocin target organs
which organs contain target cells for oxytocin?
lungs
kidneys
bones
uterus and mammary glands
Brief Explanations
Oxytocin is a hormone that has specific target organs. It plays a role in uterine contractions during childbirth (targeting the uterus) and in milk - ejection reflex (targeting the mammary glands). Lungs are mainly for gas exchange, kidneys for filtration and excretion, and bones for support and mineral storage, none of which are the main target organs for oxytocin.
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Uterus and mammary glands