Which of the Following Is One of the Factors Thought

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the factors thought to contribute to the onset of labor?

• A) An increase in progesterone
• B) A decline in estrogen
• C) The release of oxytocin
• D) Fetal movement

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Definitions:

Oceanic Crust

The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the oceans, thinner and denser than the continental crust.

Salt Deposits

Concentrations of salt left behind when water evaporates, often found in arid environments or as part of geological formations.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, a chemical compound more commonly known as table salt.

Seafloor Spreading

The formation of new oceanic crust at mid-ocean ridges, which gradually shifts away from the ridge, resulting in the creation of fresh seafloor.