Which of the following will cause contractions of uterine smooth muscle?

A. Decreasing levels of oxytocin
B. Increasing levels of progesterone
C. Increasing levels of oxytocin
D. Decreasing levels of estrogen
E. Decreasing uterine stretch


Answer: C

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