The hormone that stimulates powerful uterine contractions and aids labor in its later stages is known as:
A) Pitocin
B) oxytocin
C) prolactin
D) estrogen
B) oxytocin
Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary gland, stimulates powerful uterine contractions, and aids labor in its later stages.
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A. Hypertension B. Myocardial infarction C. Congestive heart failure D. Angina
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