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Chapter 11 Affiliative and reproductive strategies
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Parturition
the birthing process
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prolactin, estrogen, and progestorone
implicated in the expression of maternal behavior
showed differential levels and peaks during pregnancy
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endorphins
prepare the mother for pain of delivery
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medial pre-optic area of the hypothalamus (MPOA)
plays a significant role in maternal behavior
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thalamus
connections to the cingulate cortex help regulate maternal behavior
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dopaminergic mesolimbic system
active when nursing
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nuerogenis
increased rates have been observed during both pregnancy and lactation in the sub ventricular zone
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facultative paternal response
occasionally facilitate the care of their offspring
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obligate paternal response
necessary for the survival of their offspring
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paternal brain nuerochemicals
higher levels of prolactin and cortisol just prior to birth, lower testosterone just after birth
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lesions to the MPOA
disrupt paternal responses
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alloparenting
when relatives or unrelated adults help care for young
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