Contractions strong enough to expel the baby are caused by:
a. the weight of the child.
b. the release of oxytocin from the mother's pituitary gland.
c. the secretion of hormones by the adrenal and pituitary glands of the fetus.
d. We do not know what causes strong labor contractions.
B
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