In a normal mammalian birth, how does the body guarantee that birth proceeds to completion?

A. Via negative feedback-stretching of the uterus by the descending fetus induces release of FSH and LH from the posterior pituitary causing even stronger uterine contractions.
B. Via negative feedback-stretching of the uterus by the descending fetus induces release of prostaglandins from the posterior pituitary causing weaker uterine contractions.
C. Via positive feedback-stretching of the uterus by the descending fetus induces release of prolactin from the posterior pituitary causing even stronger uterine contractions.
D. Via positive feedback-stretching of the uterus by the descending fetus induces release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary causing even stronger uterine contractions.


Answer: D

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