The Hormone That Causes Strong Contractions of the Uterus for Delivery

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Multiple Choice

The hormone that causes strong contractions of the uterus for delivery of a baby is:

• A)estrogen
• B)progesterone
• C)oxytocin
• D)prolactin

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Definitions:

Centers for Disease Control

A national public health institute in the United States, focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Prematurity

The condition of being born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation.

Low Birth Weight

Defined as a newborn's weight at birth being less than 2500 grams, it can signal potential health risks or developmental concerns.

Kangaroo Care

An intervention for low-birthweight babies in which the infant is placed vertically against the parent’s chest, under the shirt, providing skin-to-skin contact.