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What Does the Hormone Oxytocin Contribute to the Process of Labor

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What does the hormone oxytocin contribute to the process of labor and delivery?


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Synaptic Cleft

The narrow gap between the terminal end of a neuron and the neighboring neuron or muscle cell, across which neurotransmitters can send signals.

Postsynaptic Membrane

The region of a synapse that receives and responds to neurotransmitter from another neuron.

Receptors

Proteins on the surface of cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response within the cell.

Muscle Fiber

A single muscle cell, known for its elongated shape, which contracts to produce bodily movements.

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