Author : Toku Takahashi
Publisher : Nova Biomedical Books
ISBN 13 : 9781624176104
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (761 download)
Book Synopsis Physiology of Love - Role of Oxytocin in Human Relationships, Stress Response and Health by : Toku Takahashi
Download or read book Physiology of Love - Role of Oxytocin in Human Relationships, Stress Response and Health written by Toku Takahashi and published by Nova Biomedical Books. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are human beings genetically predisposed to prosocial and cooperative behavior? Are human beings inherently virtuous or evil? Is love self-sacrifice? This book was written to answer these questions from the view point of the neuroendocrinology regulating oxytocin(OXT) system in our brain. OXT is synthesized mainly in a section of the brain called the "hypothalamus". While it is well known that OXT plays a crucial role in childbirth by facilitating both uterus contraction and milk ejection, OXT is sometimes called the "love hormone" because it also plays a key role in regulating affectionate behaviors, mother-infant bonding, sexual behavior, and social memory/recognition. There is a positive loop of attachment-parenting behavior on each side of the infant-mother relationship. Infants that experience positive interactions with their parents will develop an enhanced OXT system and display positive parenting and socially affectionate behaviors in adulthood.