The Beginning of Labor Involves Increased Production of ________ from the Fetal

question 13

Multiple Choice

The beginning of labor involves increased production of ________ from the fetal hypothalamus, resulting in secretion of ________ by the placenta.

• A) GnRH; prolactin
• B) prolactin; oxytocin
• C) oxytocin; prostaglandins
• D) prostaglandin; prolactin
• E) prolactin; GnRH

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Biopsychosocial Approach

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