Which Is Most Likely to Cause a Release of Oxytocin

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which is most likely to cause a release of oxytocin in a nursing mother?

• A) Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels
• B) Seeing that her baby is in danger
• C) Her baby's suckling
• D) A meal low in carbohydrates
• E) A sudden increase in adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)

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