Immediately after birth, an infant is allowed to suckle at the mother's breast. Palpation of the uterus suggests that the uterus is contracting. This finding can be attributed to:
A) secretion of oxytocin.
B) secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
C) inhibition of estrogen and progesterone.
D) inhibition of oxytocin.
A
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