When an infant suckles at his mother's breast, the mother's neurohypophysis releases oxytocin. This is an example of __________ stimulation.

A. humoral
B. neural
C. hormonal
D. negative feedback


Ans: C. hormonal

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A. Large vein B. Conducting artery C. Distributing artery D. Muscular venules E. Medium vein

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