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|maplink = Reproductive System (Content Map) - Anatomy & Physiology
 
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*  The neuroendocrine reflex may become a conditioned behavioural reflex, such that a cow going to the milking parlour will have elevated levels of oxytocin in the plasma prior to stimulus being applied to the teats.
 
*  The neuroendocrine reflex may become a conditioned behavioural reflex, such that a cow going to the milking parlour will have elevated levels of oxytocin in the plasma prior to stimulus being applied to the teats.
 
* Oxytocin exibits a local positive feedback effect in the hypothalamus to trigger maternal behaviour and the maternal bonding process.  Hence stimulating the cervix of a foster ewe to trigger the Fergessons reflex and thus trigger oxytocin release makes accepting the orphaned lamb more likely.
 
* Oxytocin exibits a local positive feedback effect in the hypothalamus to trigger maternal behaviour and the maternal bonding process.  Hence stimulating the cervix of a foster ewe to trigger the Fergessons reflex and thus trigger oxytocin release makes accepting the orphaned lamb more likely.
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