A Positive Feedback Mechanism Initiates the Rhythmic Contractions of Labor

question 30

Multiple Choice

A positive feedback mechanism initiates the rhythmic contractions of labor.Determine the hormones involved in this feedback loop.

• A)estrogens and progesterone
• B)cortisol and aldosterone
• C)relaxin and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
• D)prostaglandins and oxytocin

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