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- Oxytocin is a hormone in the body.
- Researchers watched local soccer matches with players.
- They took samples from the players before games.
- Oxytocin levels rose after some matches.
- The rise was biggest with familiar rivals.
- Oxytocin also rose when teams were outsiders.
- Men showed changes but women showed none.
- Women had higher starting levels sometimes.
- The study cannot say why this happened.
- The work came from a university research team.
Difficult words
- oxytocin — A body chemical linked to social feelings.
- hormone — A chemical made in the body.
- researcher — A person who studies and tests things.Researchers
- rival — A person or team you compete against.rivals
- sample — A small part taken for a test.samples
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Discussion questions
- Do you watch soccer matches?
- Have you ever played on a team?
- Would you give a sample for a study?
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