Fig. 7From: Somato-axodendritic release of oxytocin into the brain due to calcium amplification is essential for social memoryScheme indicating Ca2+ amplification with different ryanodine receptor subtypes. Skeletal muscle contraction and heart muscle contraction utilize type I and II ryanodine receptors, respectively. Oxytocin release uses type II or III ryanodine receptorsBack to article page