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Simplified schematic representation of oxytocinergic projections to mid- and frontal brain areas and the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (based on animal and human models). PVN, paraventricular nucleus; SON, supraoptic nucleus; CRH, corticotropin-releasing-hormone; ACTH, adreno-cortico-tropic-hormone; (v)mPFC, (ventro)medial prefrontal cortex
