Which of the following statements about oxytocin is TRUE?
A. Oxytocin's main function is to increase the rate of respiration.
B. Target cells of oxytocin have receptors for the hormone in their nucleus.
C. Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
D. Oxytocin is synthesized in the hypothalamus.
E. Oxytocin keeps uterine smooth muscle from contracting, so it prolongs pregnancy.
Answer: D
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