Lucas had been binge watching a television show most of the evening and he eventually started to drift off to sleep. During an especially violent scene in the show, there were loud explosions which jolted him awake. This was due to the secretion of oxytocin.

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Loud noises causing someone to jolt awake is due to the secretion of adrenaline, not oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone associated with social bonding and trust.

Lucas Had Been Binge Watching a Television Show Most of the Evening