Which of the Following Will Cause Contractions of Uterine Smooth

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will cause contractions of uterine smooth muscle?

• A)increasing levels of progesterone
• B)decreasing levels of estrogen
• C)decreasing levels of oxytocin
• D)decreasing uterine stretch
• E)increasing levels of oxytocin

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Definitions:

Microsystems

In the context of ecological systems theory, microsystems are the immediate environments in which an individual interacts, such as family and school.

Mesosystem

A concept in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, referring to the interconnections between the microsystems in an individual's life, like home, school, and community.

Macrosystem

In ecological systems theory, the largest and most remote set of people and places to a person that still exercises significant influence on them, encompassing cultural values, economic conditions, and societal laws.

Chronosystem

A layer within Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory representing the dimension of time and its influence on a child's development.