Physiology of Love - Role of Oxytocin in Human Relationships, Stress Response and Health
( Physiology - Laboratory and Clinical Research )
Publication series ：Physiology - Laboratory and Clinical Research
Author： Toku Takahashi Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp Reji Babygirija (Zablocki VA Medical Center Milwaukee WI USA)
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2013
E-ISBN: 9781624176104
Subject： R3 Basic Medical
Keyword： Anatomy and Physiology
Language： ENG
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Description
Are human beings genetically predisposed to prosocial and cooperative behavior Are human beings inherently virtuous or evil Is love self-sacrifice This book was written to answer these questions from the view point of the neuroendocrinology regulating oxytocin(OXT) system in our brain. OXT is synthesized mainly in a section of the brain called the "hypothalamu. While it is well known that OXT plays a crucial role in childbirth by facilitating both uterus contraction and milk ejection, OXT is sometimes called the "love hormone" because it also plays a key role in regulating affectionate behaviors, mother-infant bonding, sexual behavior, and social memory/recognition. There is a positive loop of attachment-parenting behavior on each side of the infant-mother relationship. Infants that experience positive interactions with their parents will develop an enhanced OXT system and display positive parenting and socially affectionate behaviors in adulthood.