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In human adult females oxytocin?

A

Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

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Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

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Is secreted by anterior pituitary

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Stimulates growth of pituitary mammary glands

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The correct option is A Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
B. Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
EXPLANATION: Oxytocin is a hormone, which is released by the pituitary gland. In the human adult female, it causes contraction of the uterine muscles during labour. This hormone stimulates the uterine muscles to contract, so labour begins.

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