What would be the effect of giving an agonist to the oxytocin receptor to a woman late in pregnancy?
A. Increase in maternal blood pressure
B. Inhibition of breast milk production
C. Declining levels of estrogen
D. Inhibition of cervical dilation
E. Onset of uterine contractions
Answer: E
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