When Labor Begins, the Fetal Pituitary Gland Secretes ________, Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

When labor begins, the fetal pituitary gland secretes ________, which may be the actual trigger for the onset of labor.

• A) prolactin
• B) hCG
• C) oxytocin
• D) growth hormone
• E) thyroxine

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Definitions:

Twenty-third Pair

Refers to the last pair of human chromosomes, which determine an individual's sex: XX for females and XY for males.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Sex of Child

Refers to the biological designation of a child as male or female, often determined at birth based on physical anatomy.

Cesarean

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.