As Uterine Contractions Push the Fetus Against the Cervix During

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True/False

As uterine contractions push the fetus against the cervix during parturition, oxytocin release from the posterior pituitary is reflexively increased, resulting in more uterine contractions.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the patterns of sleeping and waking.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and attention in the brain.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and has multiple functions including regulating metabolism and immune response.

Leptin

A hormone produced by adipose (fat) cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, which in turn diminishes fat storage in adipocytes.