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In human adult females, oxytocin:

A $Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition$
B $Is secreted by the anterior pituitary$
C $Stimulates growth of mammary glands$
D $Stimulates the pituitary to secrete vasopressin$

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Oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary. It is known as the "birth hormone" because it stimulates the vigorous contraction of the uterine smooth muscles during childbirth (parturition).

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In human adult females, oxytocin:

A

Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

B

Is secreted by the anterior pituitary

C

Stimulates growth of mammary glands

D

Stimulates the pituitary to secrete vasopressin

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