Identify the primary function of oxytocin.
A. Oxytocin is essential for water conservation during pregnancy.
B. Oxytocin is primarily involved with labor contractions before birth and milk ejection after birth.
C. Oxytocin is primarily involved with milk production before birth and milk ejection after birth.
D. None of these are correct.
Answer: B
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