Paul was never really a fan of infants or kids. While he was happy that his wife Lucia was pregnant, he worried that he wouldn't feel thrilled to be a parent. But when he first saw their son Donte in the delivery room, he was overcome with a rush of emotion and felt love like he never had before. What likely played a role in Paul's response?
A. prostaglandin
B. oxytocin
C. testosterone
D. cortisol
Answer: B
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a. 80 b. 50 c. 40 d. 100
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