A lack of oxytocin secretion from the posterior pituitary gland during birth

A. causes an increase in estrogen secretion from the placenta.
B. will result in no fetal muscular movements.
C. will reduce uterine wall contractions.
D. causes an increase in progesterone secretion from the placenta.


Answer: C

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