Which of the Following Is a Function of Oxytocin

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of oxytocin?

• A) inhibits uterine contractions
• B) inhibits contraction of breast myoepithelial cells
• C) stimulates prolactin release
• D) stimulates the uterus directly to cause contractions and indirectly by stimulating the release of prostaglandins from myometrial cells which locally cause uterine contractions as well
• E) stimulates release of estrogens and progesterone

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