What Would Be the Effect of Giving an Agonist to the Oxytocin

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Multiple Choice

What would be the effect of giving an agonist to the oxytocin receptor to a woman late in pregnancy?

• A)Onset of uterine contractions
• B)Inhibition of breast milk production
• C)Declining levels of estrogen
• D)Increase in maternal blood pressure
• E)Inhibition of cervical dilation

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