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    oxytocin

    US /ˌɒksɪ'toʊsɪn/

    ・

    UK /ˌɒksɪ'təʊsɪn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounHormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
    Social support and oxytocin interact to suppress cortisol and subjective responses to psychosocial stress.

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    The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love

    03:34The Real Reason We Do Stupid Things For Love
    • These stages include: lust, which is driven by testosterone and estrogen; attraction, which is created by dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine; and attachment, which includes oxytocin and vasopressin.

      These stages include: lust, which is driven by testosterone and estrogen; attraction, which is created by dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine; and attachment, which includes oxytocin and vasopressin.

    • norepinephrine; and attachment, which includes oxytocin and vasopressin.

      norepinephrine; and attachment, which includes oxytocin and vasopressin.

    B2

    Why going to the cinema is good for you | BBC Ideas

    06:11Why going to the cinema is good for you | BBC Ideas
    • When we cry during films, our brains release oxytocin, a hormone associated with feelings of empathy and compassion.

      When we cry during films, our brains release oxytocin, a hormone associated with feelings of empathy and compassion.

    B1

    口渴的驚人好處,口渴才喝水!!,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg

    08:26口渴的驚人好處,口渴才喝水!!,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg
    • It actually triggers a hormone called oxytocin.

      It actually triggers a hormone called oxytocin.

    • It actually triggers a hormone called oxytocin.

      It actually triggers a hormone called oxytocin.

    B1

    What Is The Point In Dating?

    04:39What Is The Point In Dating?
    • For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan. Marriage.

      For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan. Marriage.

    • For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan.

      For example, dopamine and oxytocin, the two feel-good hormones that help manage anxiety and stress, are primarily released during committed, loving relationships, directly contributing to an increased lifespan.

    B1

    Your Brain On Obsessive Love

    06:32Your Brain On Obsessive Love
    • We're wired for connection because it's crucial for our survival and wellbeing, but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

      We're wired for connection because it's crucial for our survival and wellbeing, but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

    • but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin, leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

      but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin, leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

    B1

    Signs of Obsessive Love

    06:35Signs of Obsessive Love
    • We're wired for connection because it's crucial for our survival and wellbeing, but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

      We're wired for connection because it's crucial for our survival and wellbeing, but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

    • but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin, leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

      but when our brain goes into overdrive, it's often due to excess chemicals like dopamine or oxytocin, leading to obsessive thoughts and behaviors as our brain tries to maintain that intense connection.

    B1

    精神科医だけど「メンタルヘルス」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:47精神科医だけど「メンタルヘルス」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • I don't know the difference between serotonin or dopamine or oxytocin or endorphins.

      I don't know the difference between serotonin or dopamine or oxytocin or endorphins.

    • I don't know the difference between serotonin or dopamine or oxytocin or endorphins.

      I don't know the difference between serotonin or dopamine or oxytocin or endorphins.

    B2

    4 Amazing Science Facts about Pregnancy - Reactions

    04:334 Amazing Science Facts about Pregnancy - Reactions
    • We know that oxytocin is a chemical messenger.

      We know that oxytocin is a chemical messenger.

    • High estrogen in pregnancy causes an increase throughout the pregnancy of the number of oxytocin receptors in mommy's brain.

      High estrogen in pregnancy causes an increase throughout the pregnancy of the number of oxytocin receptors in mommy's brain.

    B1

    How Much Money is LOVE Worth?

    05:24How Much Money is LOVE Worth?
    • Vasopressin and oxytocin, the chemicals that are exuded in people's brains when they look at photos of people that they formed committed long-term relationships with.

      Vasopressin and oxytocin, the chemicals that are exuded in people's brains when they look at photos of people that they formed committed long-term relationships with.

    • In fact, you can raise your levels of oxytocin or vasopressin inside your own brain by simply looking into someone else's eyes.

      In fact, you can raise your levels of oxytocin or vasopressin inside your own brain by simply looking into someone else's eyes.

    A2

    What Having A Dog Does To Your Brain And Body

    04:42What Having A Dog Does To Your Brain And Body
    • And when they do fMRI studies, just like a mother will have, uh, a certain brain regions light up very strongly in the dopamine and oxytocin-rich areas when they look at a picture of their baby versus just another infant.

      And when they do fMRI studies, just like a mother will have, uh, a certain brain regions light up very strongly in the dopamine and oxytocin-rich areas when they look at a picture of their baby versus just another infant.

    • It's a different kind of bond and when they do FMRI studies, just like a mother will have certain brain regions light up very strongly in the dopamine and oxytocin-rich areas when they look at a picture of their baby versus just another infant.

      It's a different kind of bond and when they do FMRI studies, just like a mother will have certain brain regions light up very strongly in the dopamine and oxytocin-rich areas when they look at a picture of their baby versus just another infant.

    B1