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ZOO 101 The Role of Hormones in Human Reproduction Objective Question

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The hormone responsible for uterine contractions during labor is:
Options
A Prolactin
B FSH
C Oxytocin
Correct Answer
D LH
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxytocin is a powerful stimulator of uterine smooth muscle contraction, playing a key role in inducing and progressing labor.

Hint

This hormone is often administered synthetically to induce labor.

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