When the Critical Hormone ___________ Is Released in High Enough

question 171

Multiple Choice

When the critical hormone ___________ is released in high enough concentration by the mother's pituitary gland, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions.

• A)oxytocin
• B)corticotropin
• C)cortisol
• D)oxycontin

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in situations of stress or danger.

Vigorous Activity

Physical action that is intense and energy-demanding, typically raising the heart rate and improving cardiovascular and muscular fitness.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the body's readiness for action in times of stress, known as the fight or flight response.

Neuron Clusters

Groups of neurons located closely together in the brain, often linked by common functions or processes.