Neurohypophyseal hormone release in the human

A simultaneous study of the oxytocic and antidiuretic activities induced by neurohypophyseal stimulation during human lactation is presented. The stimuli were baby's suckling, instrumental dilatation of the mammary ducts, hypertonic saline, and nicotine. The different neurohypophyseal release patterns observed in this work were compatible with our previous findings of independence of oxytocic and antidiuretic activities.