Table 1.
Functions attributed to AVP/OT and thus possibly vulnerable to EDCs.
| Oxytocin (OT) | Vasopressin (AVP) |
|---|---|
| Neurohypophysial actions | |
| ↑ Parasympathetic autonomic functions | ↑ Sympathetic and parasympathetic regulation |
| Milk letdown | ↑ Vasoconstriction |
| Uterine contractions at parturition | ↑ Blood pressure |
| Central actions | |
| ↓ Aggression (♀ > ♂) | ↑ Aggression and territorial behaviors |
| ↓ Anxiety; ↑ relaxation, well-being, and trust | ↑ Anxiety |
| ↑ Initiation of social contact | ↑ Attraction and partner selection |
| ↑ Pair and social bonding | ↑ Pair and social bonding (♂ > ♀) |
| ↑ Partner preference formation (♀ > ♂) | ↑ Partner preference (♂ > ♀) |