In the human brain,
A) there are neither vasopressin nor oxytocin receptors.
B) more vasopressin receptors are found in males, while more oxytocin receptors are found in females.
C) more vasopressin receptors are found in females, while more oxytocin receptors are found in males.
D) vasopressin and oxytocin receptors are found in approximately equal numbers in males and females.

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Studies have shown that there are more vasopressin receptors in the male brain and more oxytocin receptors in the female brain. This is due to hormonal influences during development and can contribute to differences in behavior and social functioning between the sexes.

In the Human Brain