Which of the following hormones is important in the formation of a mother-infant bond?
A) cortisol
B) serotonin
C) oxytocin
D) acetylcholine

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Oxytocin is known as the "bonding hormone” because it is released during social bonding activities like hugging, kissing, and orgasm. During childbirth, oxytocin is released to help with uterine contractions and milk letdown, but it also plays a vital role in the formation of a mother-infant bond. It is released when a mother breastfeeds and when she interacts with her infant through touch and eye contact.

Which of the Following Hormones Is Important in the Formation