Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Control of Parturition

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the control of parturition is FALSE?

• A)Oxytocin secretion is stimulated by cervical dilation.
• B)Coordinated uterine contractions cause the cervix to dilate.
• C)Oxytocin decreases the expression of myometrial estrogen receptors.
• D)Prostaglandins stimulate myometrial contractions.
• E)Stretching of the myometrium is one signal that begins uterine contractions.

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