The milk ejection (letdown) reflex in nursing mothers is promoted by:

A. contraceptive hormones
B. progestins
C. oxytocic drugs
D. uterine relaxants


c
Rationale: Oxytocic drugs produce phasic contraction of normal delivery and promote the milk ejection (letdown) reflex in nursing mothers, thereby increasing the flow of milk.

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