Uterine Contractions During Labor Are Stimulated by a Positive Feedback

question 58

Multiple Choice

Uterine contractions during labor are stimulated by a positive feedback loop involving a pituitary hormone called

• A)vasopressin
• B)oxytocin
• C)prolactin
• D)relaxin
• E)estrogen

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