The milk ejection (letdown) reflex in nursing mothers is promoted by:
A) contraceptive hormones
B) progestins
C) oxytocic drugs
D) uterine relaxants
C) oxytocic drugs
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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