During Gestation, Powerful Uterine Contractions Are Suppressed by Elevated Levels

question 62

Multiple Choice

During gestation, powerful uterine contractions are suppressed by elevated levels of

• A) progesterone.
• B) estrogen.
• C) oxytocin.
• D) prostaglandins.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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