FIGURE 2.13 Interacting Systems Breastfeeding is an example of the complex interaction among the nervous system, the endocrine system, and behavior. Nerve impulses from sensory receptors in the mother’s skin are sent to the brain. The hypothalamus signals the release of oxytocin by the pituitary gland, which causes the mother’s milk to let down and begin flowing.
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