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Ovaries Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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|Relaxes the cervix and pelvic ligaments in preparation for parturition.
|Relaxes the cervix and pelvic ligaments in preparation for parturition.
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|<font color=Purple>[[Pituitary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Oxytocin|Oxytocin]]<font>
|<font color=Purple>[[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Oxytocin|Oxytocin]]<font>
|Oxytocin is mainly produced by the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] and secreted by the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]], however in some species including primates and ruminants it is produced by the Corpus Luteum.
|Oxytocin is mainly produced by the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] and secreted by the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]], however in some species including primates and ruminants it is produced by the Corpus Luteum.
|In addition to allowing Milk let-down and promoting uterine contractions, oxytocin works along with oestrogen to induce endometrial production of PGF-2a resulting in regression of the Corpus Luteum.
|In addition to allowing Milk let-down and promoting uterine contractions, oxytocin works along with oestrogen to induce endometrial production of PGF-2a resulting in regression of the Corpus Luteum.