Which Uterine Layer Is Most Responsive to the Hormone Oxytocin

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which uterine layer is most responsive to the hormone oxytocin, which increases contractions and leads to expulsion of the fetus?

• A) endometrium
• B) myometrium
• C) perimetrium
• D) serosa

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