Research with voles suggests that the peptide hormone _______ may be an important part of the neurobiological basis of pair-bonding in females.

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Oxytocin is known to play a significant role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, and during and after childbirth. Research with voles, particularly prairie voles which form long-term pair bonds, has shown that oxytocin is crucial for the formation of these bonds in females.

Research with Voles Suggests That the Peptide Hormone _______ May