The hormone oxytocin

A. enables the "let-down" reflex to occur when a woman breastfeeds her baby.
B. increases a woman's appetite during pregnancy.
C. reduces the ability of blood to clot during the birth process.
D. suppresses energy metabolism during pregnancy.


Answer: A

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