Which of the Following Is Not True of Oxytocin

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of oxytocin?

• A) It is produced in the posterior pituitary gland.
• B) It causes the contractions of the uterus during labor.
• C) It is one of the few hormones that are regulated by a positive feedback loop.
• D) It stimulates "milk letdown" in nursing mothers.

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Definitions:

Cementation

The precipitation of a binding material (the cement) around grains in sedimentary rocks.

Rock Types

Rock types are classifications of rocks based on their genesis, including three main categories: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Conglomerate

A coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments larger than 2 mm in diameter, embedded in a matrix of finer particles and cemented together.

Breccia

Breccia is a coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of angular fragments of minerals or rocks cemented together, often formed in fault zones or as volcanic ejecta.