Half-life biological of oxytocin:
Correct Answer: 3-4 min
Description: Oxytocin is a nanopeptide synthesised by supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus. It is rapidly metabolised and degraded by oxytocinase and hence has a half life of 3 - 4 minutes and a duration of action of approximately 20 minutes. (DC Sutta TB of obstetrics 8th edtn pg 573)
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