The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a sexual disorder. When discussing the role hormones play in sexuality, what information will the nurse provide regarding oxytocin?

1. Regulates the menstrual cycle
2. Responsible for the sex drive in both sexes
3. Promotes grooming, arousal, and orgasmic activity
4. Causes the mammary glands to prepare for milk production


Answer: 3
Explanation: Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. Oxytocin promotes grooming, arousal, and orgasmic activity. Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle and causes the mammary glands to prepare for milk production. Testosterone is responsible for the sex drive in both sexes.

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