If a woman in labor's cervix had dilated, but her contractions remain too weak and is failing in progress, she may be given a synthetic form of __________ to stimulate stronger and consistent contractions.

A. oxytocin

B. progesterone

C. estrogen

D. calcium

E. testosterone


A. oxytocin

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