Which of the following BEST summarizes the role of oxytocin in both male and female sexual behavior?
A) It is secreted during orgasm and heightens orgasmic response.
B) It is only secreted during pregnancy in the female, and only during foreplay in the male.
C) It helps to intensify the sense of vision in both sexes.
D) It is secreted during cuddling and physical intimacy and increases the skin's sensitivity to touch.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT true of oxytocin?
A) It is sometimes referred to as the snuggle chemical.
B) It is often found in reduced levels in autistic children.
C) It is found only in females.
D) Its release is most powerfully triggered by the sense of touch.
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