Which of the following statements regarding the control of parturition is FALSE?
A. Coordinated uterine contractions cause the cervix to dilate.
B. Oxytocin secretion is stimulated by cervical dilation.
C. Stretching of the myometrium is one signal that begins uterine contractions.
D. Oxytocin decreases the expression of myometrial estrogen receptors.
E. Prostaglandins stimulate myometrial contractions.
Answer: D
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